Occupational hazards associated with exposure to human nail dust

When we file or cut our nails, tiny pieces of our nails become dust. This dust can be harmful to people who work around it a lot, like manicurists or other nail technicians.

Breathing in this nail dust can make them sick. It can cause problems like sneezing, coughing, or even difficulty breathing.

In addition, some people can have an allergic reaction to the dust, which can cause itchiness, redness, or other uncomfortable symptoms on their skin or in their nose and throat.

Therefore, it's important for people who work with nails to take steps to protect themselves, like using a special mask to breathe through, or making sure the area where they work is well-ventilated.