TY  - JOUR
T1  - OCcurrence of nonmelanoma skin cancers on the hands after uv nail light exposure
AU  - MacFarlane DF, Alonso CA
Y1  - 2009/04/01
N1  - 10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
JO  - Archives of Dermatology
SP  - 447
EP  - 449
VL  - 145
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.
SN  - 0003-987X
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archdermatol.2008.622
ER  -