#Acrylates

(and giving me a rash on my scalp, neck, and chest)….my gel or acrylic nails! Why might this happen? You might be sensitive chemicals like acrylates which can trigger your eyes to react. We don’t realize but some people can unconsciously touch their eyes up to 200 times per day! I found I’m also sensitive to the glue in take home nail kits, too. The second I do my nails 💅 my dermatitis acts up so fast. The skin on your eyelids is the thinnest and most sensitive, which means it’s more likely to be impacted by triggers like the following: Your makeup: when’s the last time you checked your expiry date?! Or cleaned your brushes?! If your eyes are sensitive, look at your skincare. Are you being careful not to apply products around the thin eyelids or eye area? Tret should not be applied to the eye lids, same for many other actives. Be cautious that your skincare isn’t spreading into your eye area. Shampoo and conditioners are always culprits for me. Be cautious when washing them out to make sure they’re not falling onto your face! Either wash your hair over the sink or make sure you’re leaning back! Laundry detergents can be so troublesome for me! Especially the super fragrant ones. If you’re having the same issue. Try switching to a free and clear, or do a few rinses (or use less detergent!). Do you deal with this? What triggers you? If you’re struggling with dermatitis, these could be the culprits!

Acrylates in gel, dip, and press-on nails are a top cause of contact dermatitis. Even without direct contact, airborne particles can trigger rashes on the face, neck, or eyelids. They can also damage cuticles and thin your natural nails over time. Repeated exposure overtime can sensitize someone-can happen even if you’ve been OK in the past. So just be careful. #gelmanicure #nailcare #nailcaretips #healthynails #dermatologist

If you have dry, red, itchy, flaky eyelids that keep coming back… this is your sign 👀 Eyelid dermatitis is most commonly caused by contact allergens, not just “sensitive skin” or eczema. The biggest culprits I see in clinic: • Gel/acrylic nails (hello, acrylates) • Fragranced hand soaps & sanitizers • Nail polish • Hair products • Nickel (phones, jewelry) You touch your face ALL day so the reaction shows up where the skin is thinnest: your eyelids. Stop chasing eye creams and start looking at what your hands are touching. 📌 SAVE this for the next time your eyelids flare 📤 SHARE this with someone who “randomly” gets eyelid irritation

Getting tiny blisters or peeling on your fingers after gel nails? 👀
It could be dyshidrotic eczema triggered by contact dermatitis from acrylates in nail products. Take a break from gels, moisturize after every hand wash, and reach for:
• O’Keeffe’s Working Hands
• Aveeno Healing Ointment
• Neutrogena Norwegian Formula
• Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray If it keeps coming back → patch testing with your derm. 💅🔥 #DyshidroticEczema #ContactDermatitis #NailAllergy #EczemaAwareness #HandCare #DermTips

What if your manicure is causing your rash… nowhere near your nails? Gel nails contain acrylates, which are well known contact sensitizers. This means your immune system does not react right away. It gets trained over time. With repeated exposure, your body starts to recognize these chemicals as a threat, and eventually it overreacts, leading to allergic contact dermatitis. What makes this tricky is where the reaction shows up. Often not on the nails. I see this present as eyelid dermatitis, rashes on the face or neck, itchy scalp, or persistent irritation that patients cannot quite explain. And because this is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction, symptoms can appear hours to days later, making it difficult to connect back to nail treatments. Gel polish is one of the most common causes of eyelid dermatitis. This can happen from direct transfer, like touching your eyes, or even from airborne exposure during application or removal. Once the gels are removed, the skin usually improves, but not immediately. And in some cases, this becomes a long term allergy, meaning avoidance is important. If you have a rash you cannot explain, especially around the eyes, this is always something I consider. #acrylateallergy #eyeliddermatitis #contactdermatitis #gelnails #skincareeducation dermatology sensitiveskin medicalaesthetics doctorbri

Did you know that Gel X nails could be a potential source of your recurrent rash? Gels contain ingredients called acrylates and methacrylates- both of which are known to be skin sensitizers, meaning that if they’re accidentally absorbed into the skin they may cause an allergy. A delayed hypersensitivity reaction can occur when there is repeated exposure to these allergens.. so the smallest exposure can trigger the reaction suddenly. Share this with a friend who needs to know, and follow for more skin tips! #gelx #gelextension #manicure #nailallergies #dermatitis #dermatologist #nailtips

👉SHARE with a friend who gets eyelid dermatitis According to a 2021 eyelid dermatitis study the most common allergen to trigger eyelid dermatitis was METALS. Check your rings, bc these could be a common trigger Followed by: shellac, preservatives, topical antibiotics, fragrances, acrylates, and surfactant (from most to least common allergic trigger) PMID: 33880007 #dermatologist #eczema #contactdermatitis #dermdocheather #drheatherderm

Rashes around the mouth aren’t always from your skincare products. Frequent contact with gel or acrylic nails can transfer acrylates to your skin, causing allergic reactions. These rashes often mimic perioral dermatitis and can appear near your nose or eyes too. Even if your nails never caused problems before, allergies can develop over time. Proper cleansing, barrier repair, and avoiding triggers are key to calming irritation. Want to find out if your nails are behind that rash? Drop a comment below! ⬇️ #PerioralDermatitis #SkinIrritation #SensitiveSkin #GelNails #AcrylicNails

Nail Polish 💅 causing your rash? OG 🎥: @skincarebymandy Acrylates in nail polish is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis around the eye… We’ve actually known this since 1944 and before! In some of my patients, simply removing their nail polish makes their eyelid rash go away. Allergic contact dermatitis around the eye can look very similar to Perioral dermatitis. It’s important to know the difference, because they are actually treated differently! We actually have an article on perioral dermatitis on skinpedia @remedyskin #dermdoctor #dermatology #perioraldermatitis

DID YOU KNOW THIS? Allergy to gel manicures can cause eczema on the hands and around the eyes! The main culprits are acrylates, which are chemicals used in gel, shellac, and some acrylic nail products. Hand eczema - Direct contact with uncured or partially cured acrylates during application (or if the gel isn’t fully hardened by the UV lamp) can trigger an allergic reaction, leading to red, itchy, cracked, or blistered skin on the fingers and hands. Eyelid eczema - The allergy can also appear on the eyelids, even though the gel isn’t applied there. This happens because acrylates can transfer when you touch your face/eyes or through airborne exposure during the manicure. The skin around your eyes is especially thin and sensitive, so it reacts strongly. It’s called allergic contact dermatitis, and dermatologists are seeing it more often as gel manicures have become popular. In severe cases, once sensitized, people may react not only to manicures but also to medical and dental materials that use similar acrylates. If you think you or someone you know has this, the best step is to see a dermatologist for patch testing. Stopping gel manicures (or using safer, acrylate free alternatives) usually improves the eczema. Some examples below ⬇️ Hypoallergenic Gel @the_manicure_company – Zero Gel Polish @14_day_manicure – Gentle Gels @glitterbels_ireland – HEMA-Free range @semilac_ie – HEMA-Free line Regular non gel nail polish @sally_hansen – Good.Kind.Pure @nailsinc – Plant Power @rimmellondon – Kind & Free #gelmanicureً #eyeliddermatitis #handdermatitis #exczema #acrylates #gelnailsart #shellacnailart #allergiccontactdermatitis

Don’t worry - it’s not super common, but it can happen. The acrylates in acrylic, gel nails and yes even regular nail polish can cause eyelid dermatitis (when you scratch, rub or touch your eyelids with your nails). The eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in your body which makes it more sensitive to allergens. This can cause: Redness Itching Inflammation Stinging Dry Skin Scaly Thickened Skin Many nail cosmetics contain mono(meth)acrylates which is known to be a strong sensitizer. Most people are fine and don’t get symptoms, but if you have new symptoms of redness, itching and irritation of your eyelids skin, it might be your nails. Even if you’ve been doing gel or acrylics for years, it’s still possible to develop contact dermatitis. Your dermatologist can do a patch test to see if your nails are the culprit. Has this ever happened to you? #manicure #gelmani #acrylics Moreira J, Gonçalves R, Coelho P, Maio T. Eyelid Dermatitis Caused by Allergic Contact to Acrylates in Artificial Nails. Dermatol Reports. 2017 May 29;9(1):7198. doi: 10.4081/dr.2017.7198. PMID: 28603598; PMCID: PMC5452630

✨ Ask ID with Prof Caitriona Ryan ✨ 💬 The question “My hands get really itchy and sore after BIAB and shellac. Does this mean I cannot get my nails done anymore?” ✅ Prof Ryan’s answer Prof Caitriona Ryan explains that this pattern strongly suggests a possible allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates, the key ingredients used in BIAB and shellac systems. Typical symptoms include redness, flaking, soreness or blistering around the nails and fingers. Often, the first reaction occurs about 7 to 10 days after exposure. Once sensitised, reactions usually occur much faster, typically within 48 to 72 hours. The important thing to understand is that repeated exposure can make reactions progressively more severe. Ongoing sensitisation to acrylates can also create problems with other products that contain similar chemicals. ✨ What to do If this is happening, Prof Ryan generally advises avoiding BIAB and shellac. Continuing despite symptoms usually leads to worsening reactions over time. The good news is that standard nail polish is usually well-tolerated and can be used safely in most cases. ✨ When to seek help If symptoms are significant or persistent, formal patch testing with a dermatologist can confirm acrylate allergy and guide the selection of safe alternatives. ✨ Final word If your nails are causing itchy, sore or blistered skin, do not ignore it. Acrylate allergy tends to worsen with continued exposure, so switching to safer nail options early is the smart move. #DublinSkinClinic #NailAllergy #ContactDermatitis #SensitiveSkin #IrishSkincare