Complications of gel manicures
Green nail syndrome is a nail disorder mostly seen in the elderly and those frequently exposed to water. Gel nail polish has become a very popular alternative to regular nail polish received during manicures. This popularity has allowed potential adverse effects to surface. We present a uni...
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Our Dermatology Online
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| author | Katherine Woolridge Deirdre Hooper |
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| description | Green nail syndrome is a nail disorder mostly seen in the elderly and those frequently exposed to water. Gel nail polish has become a very popular alternative to regular nail polish received during manicures. This popularity has allowed potential adverse effects to surface. We present a unique case of green nail syndrome in a healthy 50 year old healthy female after the removal of gel nail polish after a few weeks. The case raises awareness to potential complications and further consequences of gel manicures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c978196364a24688b75973443cb3bc4a2022-12-25T16:05:26ZengOur Dermatology OnlineNasza Dermatologia Online2081-93902021-08-0112ee75e7510.7241/ourd.2021e.75Complications of gel manicuresKatherine WoolridgeDeirdre Hooper Green nail syndrome is a nail disorder mostly seen in the elderly and those frequently exposed to water. Gel nail polish has become a very popular alternative to regular nail polish received during manicures. This popularity has allowed potential adverse effects to surface. We present a unique case of green nail syndrome in a healthy 50 year old healthy female after the removal of gel nail polish after a few weeks. The case raises awareness to potential complications and further consequences of gel manicures.http://www.odermatol.com/online-section/20211-75-manicures/ |
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| title | Complications of gel manicures |
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