Study finds that UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations in cells
Published Date: 1/17/2023
Source: phys.org
The ultraviolet nail polish drying devices used to cure gel manicures may pose more of a public health concern than previously thought. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have studied these ultraviolet (UV) light emitting devices, and found that their use leads to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells.