Tuesday, August 24, 2010

UV Nail Lights Controversy


The NY Times recently published an article on a study that stated UV nail lamps used in nail salons caused cancer. The study published by the Archives of Dermatology looked at only two women. I was a bit disturbed by these reports for a couple of reasons. First of all, I was under the impression that the amount of UV output given off from a nail lamp was equivalent to the sun that streams through a window. Second of all, all good scientists know that two incidents of anything isn't enough to prove any theory. I was happy to see a report published by three experts in the nail field, Doug Schoon,, Paul Bryson and Jim McConnell who eloquently refuted the claims made by the early study. This report points out the numerous errors and misstatements made and concludes that nail lights are indeed safe.
If you are concerned about your exposure or that of your clients, apply sunscreen to your clients' hands.