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Effects of Nail Polish on Microbial Growth of Fingernails
Author(s) -
Baumgardner Charlene A.,
Maragos Carol Sallese,
Walz M. JoAnne,
Larson Elaine
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)65103-5
Subject(s) - nail (fastener) , medicine , dentistry , hygiene , dermatology , engineering , pathology , mechanical engineering
Nail polish worn on short, healthy nails does not appear to be associated with increased microbial counts on the fingernails. Additional studies to examine the effect of wearing nail polish on other aspects of hand hygiene may be warranted, however.