Open AccessOccurrence of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers on the Hands After UV Nail Light Exposure
Author(s) -
Deborah F. MacFarlane,
Carol A Alonso
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
archives of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3652
pISSN - 0003-987X
DOI - 10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , nail (fastener) , skin cancer , photoaging , sun exposure , cancer , materials science , metallurgy
Exposure to tanning beds, which contain mostly high-dose UV-A emitters, is a known cause of photoaging. Evidence is also accumulating for an association between tanning bed use and the development of skin cancer. Another source of high-dose UV-A is UV nail lights, available for use in the home and in beauty salons.
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