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 Posted: 12/24/06 - 21:10 Post subject: acrylic nail allergy |
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Two years ago I started getting my nails done. This first 10 or so times, I had no reaction. Then suddenly I had a a reaction. Itchy, red, tiny blisters just on my fingers. So I had not gotten my nails done in over two years. I just started a new job and I'm very self consiouous about my nails ( I bite my nails) so I really need to get them done. Got them done first about 3 weeks ago....no problems, got a fill two weeks ago, no problem, got another fill a couple of days ago and ONE finger is reacting to something. Two tiny tiny blisters...................I LOVE getting my nails done! Is there something I can do to just put on this trouble area?
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| Posted: 01/11/08 - 19:47 Post subject: Acrylic Nails Allergy |
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Like you I have acrylic nails but have had them for almost 20years and on and off have had an alergic reaction as you described however I now have a rection every time I have an infill I have even tried taking antihistimine for a few days before and after infill and this doesnt help at all I have also tried creams they don't work either ! I have researched a lot on the net and all the advice says the same once you have a reaction you will always have a reaction if you switch to gel you will eventually have a reaction to that too the only solution is to remove them for good and persevere with your own nails, sadly. I know that isn't what you wanted to hear me neither but dont want to risk infections and possibly damamging my nail bed so that it never grows again ! I found a product on **** which is specifically for damaged nails following acrylics and guarantees results or your money back so as my new years resolution I am going to bite the bullet and try that. Hope this helps .......
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| Posted: 01/12/08 - 23:00 Post subject: |
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I agree totally. I'm a nail tech and have seen this type of allergic reaction before. It can happen after the first time you get acrylic nails, or it may happen a year or two after your first set is applied. There are different reasons why this happens, but most often it is due to overexposure of the acrylic monomers (the liquid) to your nails, and the surrounding skin. This happens often in the salons that are commonly referred by nail techs as 'discount' salons. They tend to use a very wide brush which will absorb more liquid than is needed. Well, the excess liquid easily spreads out onto the sides of your nails, and onto your skin. Over time, this can result in an allergic reaction. And its true, once you experience this type of allergic reaction, you will always experience it. It doesn't go away. And this means no more acrylic nails, nor gel nails, silk, or any kind of nails which contain acrylates. Also, you may want to advise your dentist that you have an allergic reaction to acrylates because sometimes this material is used in fillings and other types of dental work. By informing your dentist of this, you can spare yourself the hassle of getting yet another reaction. The dentist will use a substitute material which will not give you a reaction.
But yes, the only thing you can, and should, do now is to wear natural nails, and just take good care of them. I've seen a lot of people with great looking natural nails. It just takes time, and patience to grow them. And of course, regular maintenance is also needed. Use a good cuticle oil on a regular basis, and protect your nails. Wear gloves when you will be exposing your hands to water, and/or household chemicals such as when cleaning, or doing dishes. Water is one of the single most damaging chemicals that can seriously damage your nails. Each time your natural nails get wet from water, they swell up from the moisture. Then when they dry, the nails shrink. If this occurs too often, then the result is dry, brittle and weak nails. GLoves will help to prevent this. One last thing: Treat your nails like jewels, not tools. In other words, don't use them to open soda cans, or scratch the sticky labels off of a containers, that osrt of thing. Take good care of them, and you'll see the results in no time at all.
I hope this helps! |
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