Literature DB >> 8338363

Effects of nail polish on microbial growth of fingernails. Dispelling sacred cows.

C A Baumgardner1, C S Maragos, J Walz, E Larson.   

Abstract

Nail polish worn on short, healthy nails does not appear to be associated with increased microbial counts on the fingernails. Additional studies to examine the effect of wearing nail polish on other aspects of hand hygiene may be warranted, however.

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Year:  1993        PMID: 8338363     DOI: 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)65103-5

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  AORN J        ISSN: 0001-2092            Impact factor:   0.676


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Review 1.  Removal of nail polish and finger rings to prevent surgical infection.

Authors:  Vickie A Arrowsmith; Rosemary Taylor
Journal:  Cochrane Database Syst Rev       Date:  2014-08-04
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