A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails are becoming very popular on social media, but practicing it can lead to you developing a life-altering allergy. one in tiktok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing an acrylate allergy from doing gel nails at home. Now, when exposed to acrylates, the manufacturer feels severe pain.
The manufacturer warns viewers not to apply the nail polish themselves, which requires UV light to cure. In a later video, @alina.gene explains that at-home use differs from salon use because salon professionals have access to higher quality chemicals that are less likely to cause reactions and they have access to it safely. There is also proper training on implementation. product.
“I know I sound really dramatic because an allergy to gel nails or even an allergy to crylates isn’t going to kill you, but the thing is, in the wrong situation it could keep you from getting life-saving medical care. Is,” said @alina.jean in another video, Common medical products contain acrylates, and developing this allergy can cause major problems getting medical care in the future.
We asked an allergist to show us this viral video.
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