Dermatologists are seeing an increase in the number of people developing 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel nail polishes leaking into the skin - which can stop them having some operations like cataracts, joint replacement or dental work. The chemicals in gel nail polishes, known as methacrylates, can trigger an allergic reaction if they leak into the skin, which can see nails loosen and the skin develop a severe, itchy rash, experts warned today.Those who suffer this reaction are then unable to tolerate being exposed to the chemical, which is used in routine procedures such as fillings and hip replacements.
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