Gel manicures could increase cancer risk
Thursday, May 17, 2018
KTRK
They may look good, but doctors say gel manicures could increase cancer risk.
It's not the nail polish itself, but the ultraviolet lights used to help set the manicure. The American Academy of Dermatology says regularly exposing your hands to the UV light can cause melanoma.
Doctors recommend you put on sunscreen before a manicure.
