Want to enjoy a fresh set in the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails are all the rage on social media, but doing so could cause you to develop life-changing allergies. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene explains that she developed an acrylic acid allergy from doing gel nails at home. Well, when exposed to acrylates, the creator feels severe pain.
The creators are warning viewers not to apply nail polish on themselves, which requires UV light to cure. @alina.gene said in a later video that salon professionals have access to high-quality chemicals that are less likely to cause reactions, and are properly trained on how to use them safely, making them ideal for home use. explains that it is different from in-salon use. product.
“I know I'm sounding really dramatic because an allergy to gel nails or even an allergy to acrylic esters doesn't kill you, but the problem is that in the wrong circumstances, you can't get life-saving medical care. It means it could disappear,” @alina said. .gene in another video. Common medical products contain acrylic esters, and developing an allergy to this can cause major problems when seeking medical care in the future.
We asked an allergist to explain this topical video.
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