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Can People With Vitiligo Still Get Their Nails Done? Does The UV Damage The Skin?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Cambridge, UK

I have wondered this for a while. Of course all UV will damage the skin, which is why SPF is recommended. But does it have more of an impact on people with vitiligo?

May 27
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FrancesGrace hello and happy Memorial Day to you! There is nothing wrong with people living with vitiligo getting their nails manicure. I have read when the β€œcorrect” thickness of UV gel is applied, they may become warm. But when applied too thickly, more heat is released, and the nail can become very warm. When one also uses a nail lamp that releases too much UV energy for curing that UV gel, then overheating becomes very likely to occur. πŸ˜€

May 27

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