The Hidden Risks at Nail Salons!

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Want beautiful nails that are also healthy? Your nails aren’t just for flaunting your favorite polish—they’re a reflection of your overall health, just like your skin. While trends like gel nails, dip powders, and intricate manicures can elevate your look, they also come with risks like allergic reactions, infections, and long-term damage!

Tune into this week’s podcast with Dr. Carina Woodruff as she answers key questions on nail care, from the safety of manicures and pedicures to the risks at the nail salon.

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Dr. Julapalli's mission is to give hope to her patients.
Healing encompasses more than just physical health; it includes emotional and social well-being. Severe skin conditions can significantly affect children's quality of life.

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ABOUT DR. WOODRUFF

Dr. Woodruff is the Director of the Epiphany Skin Allergy Institute in Dallas, Texas. Before joining Epiphany, Dr. Woodruff was an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco where she was also Associate Director of the Contact Dermatitis Unit and Director of Medical Student Education. Her formal education and training include:

Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) – BA, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience

Yale School of Medicine (New Haven, CT) – Doctor of Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (Oakland, CA) – Internal Medicine Internship

University of California, San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) – Dermatology Residency

Dr. Woodruff’s ongoing involvement in research has facilitated a host of publications in major dermatology journals. She enjoys teaching medical students and residents and is a regular lecturer at national conferences. She co-founded VETTED Dermlab, a hypoallergenic skincare brand, and is an associate editor for the contact allergy journal Dermatitis.

Dr. Woodruff is originally from São Paolo, Brazil, and is fluent in Portuguese. She grew up in Orlando, Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Dallas, traveling, and spending time with her family husband (Henry), daughter (Sienna - 5yo), son (Hughie- 3yo), and her King Charles Spaniel, Poppy.

Find Dr. Woodruff here:

Website:

epiphanydermatology.com

vetteddermlab.com

Social media:

@drcarinawoodruff

Carina (M.) Woodruff, MD FAAD