Using UV in Semi-Permanent Nail Polish May Increase Cancer Risks
- Chaileedo Press
- May 5, 2023
- 2 min read
French National Academy of Medicine released a statement that issued a warning about the potential premature aging and skin cancer associated with the use of ultraviolet (UV) lamps for the application of semi-permanent nail polish.
The French National Academy of Medicine issued a warning about cautioning against the use of UV lamps that are used for heating during the application of semi-permanent nail polish. This beauty treatment has been popular for around 10 years, but the Academy is concerned that the lamps could cause premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer. The French scientists are urging people to be aware of these risks and take caution when using such lamps.
The French National Academy of Medicine said over the past decade, the nail industry has seen a tremendous surge in popularity. A report shows that in 2010-2011, more than 87% of nail salons used UV lamps.
The international nail market is currently experiencing a 9.5% growth in value and is expected to reach 13 billion euros by 2024. Nails now account for 15% of the overall beauty market and are popular among people of all ages, ranging from 17 to 90 years old.
The French National Academy of Medicine pointed that semi-permanent nail polish, which can last for up to 2 or 3 weeks is very popular. The application of semi-permanent polish requires the use of a lamp that combines UV (at least 48 watts) and light-emitting diode (LED) technology to dry and fix each layer of polish. The French National Academy of Medicine warns that the using of UV are known to accelerate the aging process and increase the risk of developing skin cancers.
Allergic skin reactions, nail mechanical damage and UV- induced skin squamous cell carcinoma are the three types of the side effects induced by semi-permanent varnishes in a summary in 2022.
The French National Academy of Medicine said the risk of using of semi-permanent nail polish seems to be linked to three factors: the young age at the start of use on average at 20, the close frequency of exposure on average 5 to 6 times a year, or even more with the development of home lamps and exposure over several years.
The French National Academy of Medicine recommends applying sunscreen with UVA protection at least 20 minutes before exposing hands to UV/LED lamps. In addition, the Academy advises to conduct a census of the number of UV/LED devices sold each year and attaching a written warning and recommendations to each lamp purchased and conduct epidemiological studies to assess the risk of skin carcinoma induced by the frequent use of these lamps over a long period.
Source: Académie nationale de médecine
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