The Nail Centre
Norwich
Gel and acrylic nails allergy warning
BBC NEWS
Gel and acrylic nails allergy warning
BBC NEWS
Allergies often occur when gels, gel polishes or acrylics are applied at home or by untrained nail technicians.
Most patients developed their allergy using nail enhancements, nail or eyelash glue - a third of those affected were working as nail technicians.
Dr Deirdre Buckley, consultant dermatologist from the Royal United Hospital Bath and president of the British Society of Cutaneous Allergy, said many doctors were unaware of the issue.
"Using the wrong lamp may mean that the gel polish
(uv gel) does not cure properly and this means an increased change of allery".
Dermatologists warn about gel nails allergic reactions
Dermatologists warn about gel nails allergic reactions
Dermatologists are urging the public to be wary of gel nails and gel polish home kits where insufficient curing of the products can cause an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions can also be caused by nail technicians who have not had sufficient training about the products and procedures.
Allergic reactions may involve the natural nail loosening from the nail bed or a severe itchy rash on the fingertips, and potentially anywhere on the body where the nails have touched; face, eyelids, neck.
Further information can be found on the British Association of Dermatologists site;
http://www.bad.org.uk/media/news
See the report dated August 9th 2018