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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng and Tara Cobham

Nail gel polishes triggering ‘life-long allergies’, experts warn

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Dermatologists are warning that popular nail gel polishes are causing an increase in the number of people developing “life-changing” allergies that could prevent them from having certain operations.

Experts say that chemicals in nail gel polishes, which are methacrylates, can seep into the skin and cause an allergic reaction.

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