Can UV Nail Dryers Increase Skin Cancer Risk? – Cleveland Clinic Newsroom
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A dermatologist weighs in on if UV nail dryers can increase skin cancer risk and offers precautions to take at the salon.
Science: UV light used in nail dryers causes DNA damage in the lab. What about in salons?
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Researchers Warn of Link Between UV Gel Nail Polish Lamps, Cancer – NBC 7 San Diego
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A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
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Can I get cancer from UV lights at nail salon?, Charlotte, NC
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UV Dryers At Nail Salons May Be Linked To Cancer Risk & Here's What Doctors Recommend - Narcity
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UV nail polish drying devices can cause cancer-causing mutations, study warns
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Can Ultraviolet Nail Salon Lamps Give You Skin Cancer?
Can UV Nail Dryers Increase Skin Cancer Risk? – Cleveland Clinic Newsroom
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June 2023 – Cleveland Clinic Newsroom
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Nail Salon Lamps May Increase Skin Cancer Risk - The New York Times
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Gel manicure safety: What to know about UV nail dryers and cancer risk : NPR
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