Wearing artificial nails? Beware of infections

Consider removing your artificial nails and letting your natural nails breathe every two to three months. — TNS

Artificial nails, a nail enhancement that can be made from a variety of materials, aren’t likely to harm healthy natural nails. However, artificial nails sometimes can cause problems, such as an infection.

Popular types of artificial nails include acrylic and gel nails. Both are made with types of acrylic, but gel nails require “curing” with ultraviolet light.