January 2023 PMID 36650165

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer.

Maria Zhivagui, Areebah Hoda, Noelia Valenzuela, Yi-Yu Yeh, Jason Dai, Yudou He, Shuvro P Nandi, Burcak Otlu, Bennett Van Houten, Ludmil B Alexandrov

Mentions

528
Peak: 38 in Jan 2023
across 7 sources since Jan 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions surrounding the publication highlight concerns about the potential risks associated with UV nail polish dryers, with multiple contributors urging caution and making direct references to the study's conclusions. Phrases like 'MUITO CUIDADO' (very careful) express alarm, while other users encourage sharing knowledge on the risks of DNA damage, showcasing a tone of urgency and concern for public health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many posts reflect a consensus regarding the potential dangers of UV nail polish dryers, indicating moderate agreement with the findings.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions reveal a high level of curiosity, suggesting that the topic resonates with a wide audience concerned about health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

While several posts express concern and reinforce the study's findings, the depth of engagement remains moderate, with some users simply referencing the study without much detail.

ImpactHigh impact

Users display a strong belief that this research could have significant implications for public awareness regarding nail care practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Ultraviolet A light from UV-nail polish dryers may increase skin cancer risk due to its long-term use, but previous experimental evaluations were lacking.
  • The study shows that UV-nail polish dryers generate high levels of reactive oxygen species, leading to DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in mammalian cells.
  • Analysis indicates a dose-dependent rise in specific mutations related to oxidative damage, suggesting that the radiation can permanently alter the DNA of various cell types.

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Ben Van Houten
@BenVanHouten2 · X

Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, from Ludmil Alexandrov's team published in Nature Comm. https://t.co/GTXQ00VvXX

Jan 25, 2023 · 33 likes · 5 shares · 1,072 followers View post →
⌬ Alan E. Enciso ⌬
@alan_enciso · X

Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dyer. https://t.co/xpcWdIs5Ij https://t.co/dBjvvhjiiE

Jan 22, 2023 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 2,205 followers View post →
Anirban Maitra
@Aiims1742 · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/nrRh7ztcrZ NGL, I had to look up what a nail polish dryer is. Avoid extraneous UV on your skin whenever possible. This message also applies to tanning beds.

Jan 18, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 31,230 followers View post →
LUCIANA
@LucianaBogado · X

@enz4censur4 https://t.co/8lfawCJ7I1 https://t.co/9pTGbWPewX

May 20, 2023 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 696 followers View post →
Maede
@Maede2024 · X

اشعه UV که در کاشت ناخن های ژلی استفاده می‌شود، احتمال جهش در DNA و سرطان پوست را افزایش می‌دهد. https://t.co/zwUqstoFz2

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 394 followers View post →
Dania Zhivaki
@DZhivaki · X

Gel or Dip

Jan 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 218 followers View post →

All mentions

Impact of UV Nail Lamps on Skin Cancer Risk

Is our risk of skin cancer increased by the use of UV nail lamps? This research highlights that UVA light from these devices may lead to significant DNA damage and mutations, raising concerns about long-term use. Learn…

TheVulvaAndBeyond · Aug 5, 2024 1,025 views
はらぐろ日記
@maplerakko · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/4crvdvhbzM

Sep 2, 2025 · 5 likes · 469 followers View post →
Goodas, MD MBA
@GooodasssMD · X

RT @Maede2024: اشعه UV که در کاشت ناخن های ژلی استفاده می‌شود، احتمال جهش در DNA و سرطان پوست را افزایش می‌دهد. https://t.co/zwUqstoFz2

Nov 19, 2024 · 1 share · 14,055 followers View post →
Maede
@Maede2024 · X

اشعه UV که در کاشت ناخن های ژلی استفاده می‌شود، احتمال جهش در DNA و سرطان پوست را افزایش می‌دهد. https://t.co/zwUqstoFz2

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 394 followers View post →
marcélula
@txelah.bsky.social · Bluesky

Pra quem usa unha em gel, ano passado saiu uma pesquisa falando que esses esmaltes que usam luz UV pra secar emitem radiação numa intensidade e frequência suficiente pra induzir espécies reativas de oxigênio, induzir danos no DNA e outros problemas… pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36650165/

Sep 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
☽̶☾ ciriblobbu
@natlantians · X

gue pernah belajar ttg ini. well indirectly, yes. kenapa indirect, krn outputnya ga lgsg jd kanker melainkan ada hal “serupa” yg bisa terjadi: kerusakan & mutasi DNA dlm sel → increasing risk of cancer. https://t.co/fH37HGwCKB https://t.co/IRCup6SmQA https://t.co/W1f11qWASA

Apr 9, 2024 · 79 followers View post →
omo omoo
@TheVawulence · X

Hi, I’m scientist omolomo, a researcher in Havard University currently making research on DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer. May I know you?? https://t.co/pxHbw9dEXg

Mar 12, 2024 · 1 like · 10,118 followers View post →
OxS
@splusoh · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/TrOLOIdFw7

Feb 4, 2024 · 643 followers View post →
YumiRojo
@YumiRojo · X

RT @LucianaBogado: @enz4censur4 https://t.co/8lfawCJ7I1 https://t.co/9pTGbWPewX

May 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 283 followers View post →
Bian
@natibix · X

RT @LucianaBogado: @enz4censur4 https://t.co/8lfawCJ7I1 https://t.co/9pTGbWPewX

May 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 92 followers View post →
youngmiko
@micc_cu · X

RT @LucianaBogado: @enz4censur4 https://t.co/8lfawCJ7I1 https://t.co/9pTGbWPewX

May 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 534 followers View post →
LUCIANA
@LucianaBogado · X

@enz4censur4 https://t.co/8lfawCJ7I1 https://t.co/9pTGbWPewX

May 20, 2023 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 696 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Para todas as pessoas que colocam unhas de porcelana ou aceleram a secagem usando estas traquitanas à base de UV, MUITO CUIDADO! DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/99dwhqTb0R https://t.co/ozNytl30xR

Apr 24, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Melanoma On My Mind
@Melanomaonmymin · X

DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations in Mammalian Cells After Irradiation With a Nail Polish Dryer https://t.co/FfVXveRy7Q via @practiceupdate

Feb 27, 2023 · 1,137 followers View post →
Nadia Poloni
@poloninadia · X

Publicado el 17/1/23, con Sol Cap©Plutón DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/x20GrF6c9p

Feb 15, 2023 · 1 like · 122 followers View post →
fujikuro
@fujikurok · X

ネイルサロンのドライヤー、DNA損傷や細胞の変異を引き起こす可能性 米研究 https://t.co/etonp5Tg7Q @cnn_co_jpより 論文; DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/LTOkw7Tgkl

Feb 7, 2023 · 1,374 followers View post →
The Quint
@TheQuint · X

Ultraviolet radiation from nail dryers could cause damage to your #DNA, a new study, titled DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations in Mammalian Cells After Irradiation With a Nail Polish Dryer, suggests. @garima_sadhwani reports. https://t.co/rAgYzrMyaq

Jan 27, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 763,557 followers View post →
Priyank Nj
@NjPriyank · X

RT @TheQuint: Ultraviolet radiation from nail dryers could cause damage to your DNA, a new study, titled DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations i…

Jan 27, 2023 · 1 share · 42 followers View post →
The Quint
@TheQuint · X

Ultraviolet radiation from nail dryers could cause damage to your DNA, a new study, titled DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations in Mammalian Cells After Irradiation With a Nail Polish Dryer, suggests. @garima_sadhwani reports. https://t.co/rAgYzrMyaq

Jan 27, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 763,557 followers View post →
Garima (she/her)
@garima_sadhwani · X

RT @TheQuint: Ultraviolet radiation from nail dryers could cause damage to your DNA, a new study, titled DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations i…

Jan 27, 2023 · 1 share · 1,165 followers View post →
The Quint
@TheQuint · X

Ultraviolet radiation from nail dryers could cause damage to your DNA, a new study, titled DNA Damage and Somatic Mutations in Mammalian Cells After Irradiation With a Nail Polish Dryer, suggests. @garima_sadhwani reports. https://t.co/rAgYzrN5ZY

Jan 27, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 763,557 followers View post →
Rex
@Rextituts · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/kREIF219eL

Jan 26, 2023 · 108 followers View post →
Nitika Taneja
@Tanejalab · X

RT @BenVanHouten2: Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, fr…

Jan 26, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,396 followers View post →
Sushil Pokhrel
@sushilpokhrel · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/ekXHVksrLL

Jan 26, 2023 · 2,644 followers View post →
Sarah Hainer
@HainerLab · X

RT @BenVanHouten2: Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, fr…

Jan 26, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,882 followers View post →
Amador Romero Franco
@amaromfra · X

RT @BenVanHouten2: Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, fr…

Jan 26, 2023 · 5 shares · 229 followers View post →
Miguel Ramírez-Otero
@MickeRzO · X

RT @BenVanHouten2: Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, fr…

Jan 26, 2023 · 5 shares · 584 followers View post →
DNAmyWhitaker
@DNAmyWhitaker · X

RT @BenVanHouten2: Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, fr…

Jan 25, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,133 followers View post →
Ben Van Houten
@BenVanHouten2 · X

Gel manicures may damage DNA, research finds | CNN https://t.co/AUCvhhopg2 Proud to be part of this important study, from Ludmil Alexandrov's team published in Nature Comm. https://t.co/GTXQ00VvXX

Jan 25, 2023 · 33 likes · 5 shares · 1,072 followers View post →
かえうそ
@usorutla · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/6E0b9BDBzm

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 651 followers View post →
Melanoma MRV
@Melanoma_MRV · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer. Nat Commun https://t.co/cKWXzR1fLM

Jan 25, 2023 · 1,566 followers View post →
ONYOUR6
@ONYOUR62 · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/BtaC4qKZrB

Jan 24, 2023 · 992 followers View post →
Eric Thompson, Ph.D.
@AZBioMarkers · X

RT @weldeiry: Great to see cell culture data with limitations discussed getting published in ⁦@NatureComms⁩ and not blocked by Reviewer #2…

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 share · 409 followers View post →
Mikael Lindström
@mikaellindstro2 · X

RT @Aiims1742: DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/nrRh7ztcrZ NGL,…

Jan 24, 2023 · 3 shares · 4,228 followers View post →
Wafik S. El-Deiry, MD, PhD, FACP
@weldeiry · X

Great to see cell culture data with limitations discussed getting published in ⁦@NatureComms⁩ and not blocked by Reviewer #2 DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/9cO86psSID

Jan 24, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,304 followers View post →
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@kaisupaulanto · X

RT @Aiims1742: DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/nrRh7ztcrZ NGL,…

Jan 24, 2023 · 3 shares · 6,170 followers View post →
Julio Zamora Moreno
@JulioZamoraMor2 · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 23, 2023 · 7 shares · 44 followers View post →
Belinda Noemi
@historiasvan · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/y7f5THhCVC

Jan 23, 2023 · 162 followers View post →
弓野‎(ง 'ω' )ว
@yumino73 · X

全然修論関係ないけど読んでみたい DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/0AV953AYOx

Jan 23, 2023 · 131 followers View post →
AngelRT
@ramangeltrix · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 223 followers View post →
Patty Mariani
@MorenaMariaPa · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 12,426 followers View post →
Chandni Manwani
@ChandniM19 · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 272 followers View post →
Jonathan Kagan
@jkagan1 · X

RT @DZhivaki: Gel or Dip

Jan 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 8,000 followers View post →
Pedro Campos
@pedroccreis · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 121 followers View post →
Flow and/or Glow Papers
@chem_flow · X

RT @alan_enciso: Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in m…

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 931 followers View post →
⌬ Alan E. Enciso ⌬
@alan_enciso · X

Very relevant article for people performing #photochemistry with these instruments - DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dyer. https://t.co/xpcWdIs5Ij https://t.co/dBjvvhjiiE

Jan 22, 2023 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 2,205 followers View post →
RIBENA
@YveWeeWee · X

RT @MisterAlbie: DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer. https://t.co/OWJKRGPjTX

Jan 20, 2023 · 1 share · 726 followers View post →
Bane
@MisterAlbie · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer. https://t.co/OWJKRGPjTX

Jan 20, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 35,348 followers View post →
Victor V. Lobanenkov
@boris_ctcf · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer. NAT. COMM. 01/17/2022. https://t.co/Ayd8y3ziHj https://t.co/3wkUUHZZtO

Jan 18, 2023 · 2,046 followers View post →
Hao Yin
@HaoYin20 · X

RT @Aiims1742: DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/nrRh7ztcrZ NGL,…

Jan 18, 2023 · 3 shares · 12,212 followers View post →
Anirban Maitra
@Aiims1742 · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer https://t.co/nrRh7ztcrZ NGL, I had to look up what a nail polish dryer is. Avoid extraneous UV on your skin whenever possible. This message also applies to tanning beds.

Jan 18, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 31,230 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer | Nature Communications https://t.co/QO15zylhty

Jan 17, 2023 · 1 like · 2,568 followers View post →
Maria Zhivagui, PhD
@MariaZhivagui · X

RT @DZhivaki: Gel or Dip

Jan 17, 2023 · 2 shares · 50 followers View post →
Dania Zhivaki
@DZhivaki · X

Gel or Dip

Jan 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 218 followers View post →