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Is gel safe? Tips for manicures and pedicures

Published on Apr 13th, 2023 by Prasanthi Kandula, MD

Gel polish for manicures and pedicures has become so popular! The polish lasts a long time and doesn’t chip. Dr. Prasanthi Kandula herself loves a gel manicure before a vacation or a conference. But a recently published study has made her question this treatment – is gel polish really safe? Should we limit the number of gel manicures and pedicures we get? UV lamps are essential for hardening the gel polish. These lamps emit UVA light just like tanning beds and natural sunlight. A recently published study from the University of California San Diego showed that human and mouse cells … Continue reading »

Nail care myths: Nail down the facts!

Published on Dec 11th, 2014 by Blog Admin

Earlier this year, our dermatologists shed some light on a few common skincare beliefs that they regularly hear in the exam room. Today, we go over three nail care myths to help you maintain healthy hands and feet. Taking proper care of your fingernails is particularly important, as your hands are visible year-round and your feet like to show off in the summer! Nail Myth #1 – Those little white lines on my nails must mean I have a deficiency. The myth continues, but those white marks on your nails are not a sign of a vitamin or nutritional deficiency. … Continue reading »

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