The lamps are also used in black lights that cause fluorescent paints and dyes to glow. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers and arc lamps are also available as UV sources with various wavelengths ...

With the right gel nail lamp in tow, you too can extend the lifespan of your DIY polish jobs. UV nail lamps work by hardening ...

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New research shows that the UV light in nail lamps could be harmful to your health, but you may not need to cancel your next appointment. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by ...

UV tattoos use a fluorescent dye, which means the tattoo only appears under UV light. There is little evidence on whether UV tattoo ink is safe for human skin. UV tattoos, also known as black ...

Now, new research has raised questions about the safety of nail dryers, which use UV light to dry and cure gel nail polish. The study shows long wavelengths of ultraviolet light (UVA) from UV nail ...

Sun lamps used for SAD filter out most or all ultraviolet (UV) light. Using the wrong type of lamp could damage your eyes and cause other side effects. The type of sun lamps used to treat SAD will ...

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The study used both human and mouse subjects and exposed them to UV light in 20-minute increments ... However, repeated exposure to UV nail lamps does increase your risk.