Acrylates are plastic materials that are formed by the polymerization of monomers derived
from acrylic or methacrylic acid. They have found numerous applications in paints, varnishes …

Background: Mono (meth) acrylates (monoacrylates and monomethacrylates) are moderate
to strong sensitizers. They are used in the production of a great variety of polymers …

The primary intent of this book is to familiarize the medical practitioner with the" nail unit" in a
way which will render, correctly and more easily, the diagnosis of nail diseases. At the same …

The permeation of chemicals across the nail plate and their consequent effects are
discussed in relation to cosmetic toxicity and possible clinical efficacy. The reviewed data …

Background Ultraviolet (UV)‐curing nail polishes based on acrylates or methacrylates are
currently also available for non‐professional use. The S wedish M edical P roducts A gency …

Recent precise figures are not available for the number of adverse reactions related to the
use of nail care products. Reactions to nail cosmetic procedures may be divided into …

Background The treatment of choice for an ingrowing nail has been surgical rather than
nonsurgical. Yet, surgical treatments are far from successful, cause pain and patient …

4 cases with differing presentations of contact allergy to acrylates in sculptured acrylic nails
are presented. These read ions include nail fold, fingertip and hand dermatitis, face and …

Background: Contact dermatitis from artificial nails made from self-curing acrylic resins is
occasionally reported. Recently, UV light-cured products introducing new acrylics have …

Contact allergy to nail varnish is well‐known, and tuluenesulphonamide formaldehyde resin
(TSAfr) was identified as the main allergen in 1943. During the period October 1989 …