Allergy to manicure

Have you ever thought that of all the factors that can trigger an allergy, it is your nails that can be the culprit? Our topic today is manicure allergy.

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From picking the perfect nail color to a soothing hand massage, seeing a manicurist is often associated with a good time. But this idyll can be broken by an allergic reaction or irritation after a manicure, which can affect not only the skin around the fingers.

But don't get scared right away! :) Usually, an allergic reaction occurs after someone is systematically exposed to a small amount of an allergen over several months or years. This is why allergies are more common in nail technicians who come into contact with nail products every day, and not in clients who visit the salon a couple of times a month at most.

But if you still encounter such a problem, then it is worth noting that you are not allergic to the manicure itself, but to the chemicals that you come into contact with during the process. Uncured methacrylate, acrylate oligomers and monomers found in gels, tosylamide/formaldehyde resins , or toluene in some varnishes and hardeners, and even dust or fumes that float in the air can lead to a negative reaction.

Unfortunately, the risk of allergic reactions is increased when acrylic nails or gel polish are done at home or by untrained professionals. After all, all gel and acrylic extensions, as well as gel nail polishes, contain methacrylates. Yes, yes, the gel polishes that we love are also at risk. :(

With gel nails, you should be especially careful, because improper curing of the gel increases the likelihood of an allergic reaction to a manicure. If your master, for example, applies too thick a layer of varnish or gel, it will not be able to dry properly. Also, during a manicure, the master may mix brands that are not compatible with each other, or rush to the service, which means that more toxic ingredients may appear on your skin.

The coating may not dry properly if the artist does not maintain the UV lamps in a timely manner, or uses a nail lamp with the wrong UV wavelength, which, unfortunately, cannot be determined by the average consumer.

But you certainly will not disregard the obvious signs of contact dermatitis, such as redness, swelling and blistering on the skin of the hands and the nail bed. And some fans of gel manicure can even observe psoriasis on the nails, which manifests itself in the form of dry scaly spots.

But sometimes an allergic reaction can manifest itself far from the nail itself, so it's hard to imagine that a manicure could be to blame. A rash may appear on the eyelids, lips, arms, chest, or neck. Or your lips and eyes will become very itchy or swollen.

At first glance, it will be difficult to determine whether such a reaction of your body is the result of an allergy, or is it just a direct irritation. After all, irritations are much more common and occur when too much of a particular chemical comes into contact with your skin. They usually show up within minutes to hours of a manicure and should go away after you remove the coating from your nails (may need to see a dermatologist if you have severe symptoms).

However, there is one surefire way to find out if it's an irritation or an allergic reaction: visit a dermatologist and ask for a patch test. The doctor will apply a concentrated amount of the suspected chemical and then check how your body reacts to it a few days later. If the result is positive, then you should avoid the problematic ingredient.

This is easy enough to do these days, thanks to the fact that there are polishes on the market that are free of 5-7-9 of the most common (and most harmful) chemicals. However, you will most likely have to say goodbye to your favorite gel manicure if you are allergic to the ingredients in it.

If you find that your body has some kind of unhealthy reaction to a manicure, doctors advise you to follow these steps:

Remove any coating from nails
Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer to see if it helps with the irritation

If these steps don't help, see a dermatologist. Sometimes bacterial or fungal infections can cause reddening of the skin around the nails, in which case a completely different treatment will be required. If the symptoms are still caused by irritation or allergies to nail chemicals, there are prescription creams that can help relieve skin inflammation.

I hope my information was useful to you. Be healthy and beautiful! :)