Hi

Thanks for the query

Nail polish remover contains various agents like acetone, ethyl acetate, phthalic anhydride and butyl acetate. Indeed the damage depends upon the chemical constituents of the nail polish remover. Acetone is the commonest constituent used, it is believed to exhibit only slight toxicity in normal use, and there is no strong evidence of any chronic health effects if basic precautions are followed.

There is no study done to prove that the nail polish remover can damage the hair follicles. Well, there can be few side effects such as irritation due to defatting action on skin, redness, pain, drying and cracking of the skin. So no need to worry, the hairs can still grow from the area where it was pulled out, a small amount of nail polish remover cannot damage the hair follicles completely.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for your follow-up queries.

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Dr. Naveen Kumar

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