Effects of Different Nail Polish Colors on Arterial Blood Oxygen Saturation Values (SpO2) in Pakistani Population

Haq, Ameena; Zafar, Kainat; Fatima, Mashal; Shafique, Muhammad

doi:10.1145/3288200.3288202

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“…They found a statistically significant difference in SpO2 readings with dark (Black and blue) coloured nail polish application compared to light nail (pink and blue) polish colors. 16 However, the sample size of that study was much smaller than this study, and the data were not normally distributed.…”

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Impact of Nail Polish Colour on the Accuracy of Pulse Oximeter Reading in Healthy Individuals

Naseer

Siddiqi

Rehman

et al. 2022

PAFMJ

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Objective: To assess the effect of single-layered common nail polish colour on change in pulse oximeter reading. Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from Sep 2021 to Apr 2022. Methodology: Four hundred healthy females were included in the study that was normothermic, had an Oxygen saturation (SpO2) reading of 95% or more and do not have associated comorbidities, nailbed abnormalities or any history of trauma to limb. Individuals having any previous factors were excluded from the study. After informed consent, SpO2 was recorded using a portable infrared pulse oximeter in all four fingernails of the subjects at room temperature and then rechecked after the single-layered common nail polish was applied and dried. Red, green, black and purple were assigned to the index finger,middle finger, ring finger and little finger, respectively. In addition to oxygen saturation, other parameters, including age,gender, educational status, residence etc., were also recorded. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in oxygen saturation readings via portable infrared pulse oximeter in all four fingernails after applying single-layered common nail polish colours (p-value<0.0001). However, there was no clinically significant difference in oxygen saturation reading recorded in any individual. Conclusion: A single layer of common nail polish affected the SpO2 reading measured through a portable pulse oximeter. This should be kept in mind when evaluating such patients in emergency reception.

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Impact of Nail Polish Colour on the Accuracy of Pulse Oximeter Reading in Healthy Individuals

Naseer

Siddiqi

Rehman

et al. 2022

PAFMJ

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“…Different nail polishes of different colors decrease SpO 2 in the body and cause respiratory disorders, hypothermia, and other dysfunction. 36 A Pakistani hair and skin cancer expert said that excessive use of nail polish can lead to dryness and weakening of nails, even discoloration. 37…”

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Personal-Care Cosmetic Practices in Pakistan: Current Perspectives and Management

Khan¹,

Ullah²,

Khan³

et al. 2021

CCID

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To look superior and acceptable in society, people from all over the world use various types of cosmetic products to enhance or alter their facial appearance and body texture. In recent times, an exponential surge in cosmetic use has been observed in Pakistan, and hence spending money on personal-care products is high. However, there are many reported facts about high loads of lead, mercury, copper, and others hazardous and cancerous elements in local Pakistani cosmetic brands. Consumers of these brands are at high risk of many clinical issues, including cancer. As such, it is a necessity to make people aware of the devastating harmful effects related to cosmetic use. The aim of this study was to provide information for stakeholders and raise awareness in the general public about the use of these local unauthorized personal-care cosmetic products, along with government strategies to stop this cosmetic blight on human health.

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Effects of Different Nail Polish Colors on Arterial Blood Oxygen Saturation Values (SpO2) in Pakistani Population

Cited by 2 publications

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Impact of Nail Polish Colour on the Accuracy of Pulse Oximeter Reading in Healthy Individuals

Impact of Nail Polish Colour on the Accuracy of Pulse Oximeter Reading in Healthy Individuals

Personal-Care Cosmetic Practices in Pakistan: Current Perspectives and Management

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