Formaldehyde in &quot;Nontoxic&quot; Nail Polish.

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Nail polish is known to contain potentially hazardous chemicals that have been linked to adverse health effects after overexposure. Formaldehyde is used as an antimicrobial, preservative, and nail hardener in select nail products, yet it is a recognized carcinogen and potent allergen in allergic contact dermatitis.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Dermatitis

Title: Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 2162-5220

ISSN (Print): 1710-3568

Publication date (Electronic): July 2 2019

Volume: 30

Issue: 4

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[1 ] Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.

[2 ] Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota.

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DOI: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000493

PubMed ID: 31261225

SO-VID: f5fdfd90-6180-4454-9035-8f1b3c8e4751

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