While the FDA says there is low risk for skin cancer or skin damage from a UV nail curing lamp (does not apply to LED lights), any exposure to UV light does pose some potential risk. According toLet’s dive into the study. The results of the study do not show direct evidence that nail lamps increase the risk of developing skin cancer. In this study, petri dishes of mouse and human cells were placed under a UV nail dryer for two 20-minute sessions, separated by one hour. Twenty to 30% of the cells died after these two sessions.
To the Editor: Recent media headlines have highlighted safety concerns regarding skin cancer risk and ultraviolet (UV) lamps used to cure artificial nail acrylics.1,2 We also read with great interest a recently published article by Markova and Weinstock refuting this risk.3
That’s why opting for a nail buffer can be useful, to perfect the nail bed before you get into painting. (Image: Catch) UV Protection Gloves for UV Lamp Nail Dryer Anti UV Gloves, $12.53, Catch. These gloves can help to protect some of your skin from the UV light from the nail lamps you’re using. You could also apply sunscreen. QpaTYm.