RT Journal
A1 MacFarlane DF, Alonso CA
T1 OCcurrence of nonmelanoma skin cancers on the hands after uv nail light exposure
JF Archives of Dermatology
JO Archives of Dermatology
YR 2009
FD April 1
VO 145
IS 4
SP 447
OP 449
DO 10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
AB Background 
    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.Observations 
    Two healthy middle-aged women with no personal or family history of skin cancer developed nonmelanoma skin cancers on the dorsum of their hands. Both women report previous exposure to UV nail lights.Conclusions 
    It appears that exposure to UV nail lights is a risk factor for the development of skin cancer; however, this observation warrants further investigation. In addition, awareness of this possible association may help physicians identify more skin cancers and better educate their patients.