Wednesday, December 29, 2010

FAKE NAILS ARE DANGEROUS?

Are there any disadvantages to the fake nails ? They will damage your nails?What exactly are the risks? Here are answers from Dr. Philip Abimelec , dermatologist and specialist nail .

What techniques are used for fake nails?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: There are two different systems, capsules and false nails carved or shaped. The plastic capsule is in the form of a fake fingernail molded or preformed that are stuck with a "superglue" adapted. The nails are sculpted using a paste made of (resin) that is molded onto the natural nail using a stencil.The resin is obtained by mixing a powder and a liquid which allows the manufacture of pulp used to carve the fake nail. The false nails shaped dry outdoors or using a drying accelerator (liquid, UV). The dough of false nails modeled is an acrylic resin as that used for false teeth. The resin is sometimes in the form of a gel ready that hardens under ultraviolet light for example. In all cases it is necessary to prepare the nail before affixing the capsule or gel. The goal is to lightly file the top of the nail to facilitate the grip of the glue or resin.This stage of the installation of artificial fingernails is the most aggressive because it thins the nail, making it more fragile, brittle, and also increases the penetration of products, which are quite toxic. Some experts ood carefully manicures the surface of the natural nail, but others abrade too. Some institutes even use electric sanders that produce tremendous damage. For capsules, just put some glue on the nail before putting up the capsule which is then adjusted.If capsules are available in institutes, department stores and some supermarkets for women who wish to undertake on their own, this technique should be reserved for experts? The capsules are available in different sizes and shapes, they will be resized if necessary to fit perfectly to the shape of nails . Once bonded, the surface of the capsule is lightly sanded before applying a thin layer of resin to homogenize the surface and strengthen the whole (the same resin that makes up the fake nail designs). Finally, after drying in open air or light, we apply the varnish. Whatever the technique, it is necessary to make connections to the database each month as the nail grows about 3 mm per month. The technique of nail carved or modeled using a gel or a ready-resin which is prepared by mixing the powder and liquid. The resin hardens all alone in the open air, while the gel requires UV, that is to say, it hardens or cures to light.This is called the photopolymerization, hence the name "UV gel". Gel and resin are applied and patterned on the nail with a small brush. To delineate the nail, it uses a kind of hide in metal or cardboard.

Gel, resin and glue are they products that can damage the nails?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: Yes, all these products are harmful to the skin. The more nails were filed down to begin with, the more products penetrate the skin around the nail. The adhesives used to attach the capsules would be less toxic than the gels and resins because one is used in smaller quantities. Manicurists often add a liquid just prior to application of resin or gel to further stimulate the grip, it also can be harmful?

What are the complications of false nails?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: Such treatments can lead to complications. The acrylic resins can cause irritation and eczema on the skin surrounding or more often away from the site of application (eyelids, face, neck). The false nails promote the separation of nails as the natural resin may attack the skin under the nail, natural nail then takes a very white. The nails can become natural yellow or green due to a bacterial infection. The separation of the nails is also promoted by nails too long that we tend to use as a tool (open cans of soda, used as a screwdriver?), gestures that make a lever. In general, the more the nail is longer, the risk of separation is important. The false nails weaken the underlying natural nail, it is thinned and becomes brittle, this explains why the nails natural are not very attractive when the fake nails are removed. It's like when you take away the nail polish , the nails are yellow and have small white spots despite the application of a base, which means that we want to recover and that the you can not do without.

Would you advice to reduce complications associated with artificial fingernails?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: Avoid wearing artificial fingernails even temporarily, but if you really want to use them, I think that the capsules are less dangerous than false nails shaped. The quality and training of technicians are quite essential for establishing appropriate. It is best to choose reputable institutes which have long experience in the field of artificial nails , and broken their aestheticians are the safest techniques. 

 

 

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