​What are the dangers of applying nail polish

Many women like beauty and love to do their nails. They apply thick nail polish on their nails and stick some small patterns on them. In fact, it is very uncomfortable to apply nail polish for the first time because the nails cannot breathe. It feels very sticky when a thick layer of stuff is applied on the nails. In fact, nail polish is like paint. The chemical substances in it are harmful to the human body. The following is a detailed introduction to the hazards of applying nail polish.

Long-term application of nail polish prevents the edge of the nail from fully "breathing" (because many girls like to apply nail polish all over their nails, thinking that this is beautiful. In fact, the more correct way is to leave a little space at the edge of the nail, so that the edge of the nail can fully breathe and will not be affected by chemicals for a long time)

Alternatively, you can also use removable nail polish, wear it when you go out in the morning, and take it off when you get home at night. It is relatively safe and healthy.

Long-term application of nail polish will turn the nails yellow, and it will be even uglier once you stop applying it. Using nail polish and nail polish remover can easily make the nails brittle, thin, and prone to cracking and breaking. However, since nails continue to grow, these symptoms will disappear if you take a break from using nail polish.

Some ingredients in nail polish may cause allergic reactions in some people, but these people often don't know it because the skin rashes caused by nail polish allergies are usually not on the fingers or toes. If the patient touches the skin before the nail polish is completely dry, it may cause allergic contact dermatitis, common locations include eyelids, ears, lips and neck.

In addition to nail polish, some people like to decorate their nails with transfer stickers or gold and silver pieces, or even pierce holes in their nails and hang some metal rings. People who are allergic to nickel should avoid using decorations containing metal components. If using a spray gun to create patterns on the nails, they should also be careful not to embed the paint into the skin next to the nail and cause a permanent tattoo.

Artificial nails can make up for the shortcomings of people who cannot grow nails or whose nails are defective or deformed, but some nail adhesives may also cause irritation or contact dermatitis. Prolonged use may cause paronychia, nail infection or nail bed separation.

The beauty and health of nails depend on a healthy body, balanced nutrition intake, maintaining clean nails, and proper trimming and hand care. Some diseases in the body often show up on the nails, so if there are changes in the nails, it is best to consult a dermatologist first. Onychomycosis and paronychia may be transmitted through improperly sterilized instruments, so when going to a beauty salon for manicures, you must pay attention to whether the instruments are properly sterilized. Improper nail trimming techniques, such as trimming the hard skin around the nail too harshly and injuring the skin, or pushing the nail surface too far and injuring the base, will damage the growth of the nail and make it uneven. Hand care will definitely affect the beauty and health of your nails. Hands that are frequently exposed to water, detergents or chemicals will not only have dry skin, rashes and cracks, but the nails will also be easily deformed and broken. Therefore, applying appropriate hand cream to moisturize the skin and nails of your hands can reduce the damage caused by external stimuli.