Allergy to cosmetics is common among many women, because harmful chemicals are used in its manufacture. That's allergic reactions to the coating with varnish-gel is not uncommon. It will be useful to find out what the symptoms of the situation are threatening, and what to apply to eliminate them.
Why there is an allergy to gel-varnish
The cause of the allergy to nail polish may be the individual intolerance of the body of the constituent ingredients of the allergen components. The most common substances-allergens are isobornyl methacrylate, toluene, formaldehyde and its derivatives, rosin. In the risk zone are people with dry or sensitive skin or are prone to psychosomatic reactions.
If you see the label "hypoallergenic," this can not mean that intolerance will not yet be caused. Most of the reactions from the skin comes with the use of Chinese gel-lacquers, so to prevent the occurrence of allergies, it is better to use proven brands: Blush, Cody, Orly. In addition to intolerance to varnish components, irritation can occur when using an ultraviolet lamp, using a solvent to remove the sticky layer. In all cases, allergy manifestations are not immediately apparent, but have a cumulative effect.
How allergy to shellac
is manifested When the nail is covered with gel-varnish, the nail plate, the bead, the cuticle and the fingertips are exposed to the allergy. The allergy to lac gel is manifested by the following symptoms:
- Itching - blisters can be itchy and wet erosion can form.
- Blisters - appear small pimples or large bubbles with liquid inside.
- The swelling of the finger pad or peri-osophilic cushion.
- Sneezing, swelling of the eyes, lacrimation.
- Quincke edema or asphyxiation - develops when an allergic component hits the nasal mucosa or mouth.
Types of allergies to lac gel:
- Contact - affects the zone of manicure, skin of hands, nails.
- Respiratory - affects the nasal mucosa, mouth.
How is finger allergy diagnosed
The allergy to lac gel can be diagnosed by the deterioration of the condition of a woman or a manicurist. The initial signs are redness, blisters, swelling. If you add to them infection with an infection, you can get an exfoliation of the nail, long-lasting crusts and cracks. If disregarding treatment, urticaria can go to the hands and wrists. Similar symptoms with allergies are fungus, so before treatment it is necessary to make sure of its absence, having passed the tests for laboratory diagnostics.
Treatment of nails after gel-varnish
If the allergy is caused by the components of the varnish, the first step will be to get rid of the coating, which can be removed on its own or in the cabin. After removal, you need to contact a dermatologist to get qualified help in the form of antihistamines, ointments, gels, creams. With Quincke's swelling, immediate care is required, involving the injection of antiallergic and antishock drugs.
Popular drugs in treatment are:
- Antihistamines - tablets Suprastin, Tavegil, hydrocortisone ointment, Afloderm, Advantan.
- With mild manifestations of symptoms - Fenistil gel, and with secondary infection - Levomekol.
- Healing agents - ointments Solcoseryl, Radevit, Panthenol;
- Enterosferentsy for the removal of toxins from organisms - tablets Polysorb, Lacto-filter, Enterosgel.
- Vitamins or their complexes to maintain the general state of the body.
To folk methods of treatment of allergy and its consequences include:
- baths with decoction of chamomile or calendula;
- sedative - motherwort or valerian;
- reception mummy or decoction broth inside.
To prevent the occurrence of allergies in the future, the following tips are recommended:
- does not use the means of unproven manufacturers;
- use the services of professionals in the salon;
- with dry hands skin, soften it regularly and apply cream before manicure;
- discard the lacquer-gels, replacing them with conventional varnishes or increased durability;
- not to be nervous and watch your psycho-emotional state;
- from time to time rest from the cover;
- do not use gels during pregnancy;
- the master when using gel-varnishes to use a bandage and gloves.
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Reviews
Anna, 25 years old : I had panic because of allergies to lac gel, because my skin looked terrible. Having come to the dermatologist, I got advice to calm down, and then start treatment, because on a background of stress the body could not help himself. The use of special ointments helped a couple of days to get rid of the symptoms, but I bypass the gel-lacquer side.
Lyudmila, 30 years old : I love the resistant coating, which allows you to update the manicure every 2 weeks, but in the last month I noticed unpleasant pimples on my hands. The dermatologist who examined me said that it was an allergy, and called for a long time to refuse gel-lacquers. I obeyed, took antihistamines, which led to the elimination of symptoms.
Julia, 33 years old : I decided to try the newfangled shellac, which was so praised by my friends for their stamina. Alas, when I first visited the salon, I began to suffocate, which led to hospitalization. It turned out that I have intolerance of the components of this resistant coating, so I do not shine its use. I will continue to use ordinary varnishes.