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If am 5 weeks pregnant (from last period date) and used phthalate anhydride nail hardener and ingested some would that cause a miscarriage?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ingestion: Unlikely but no more ingestion. European Union has banned phatales, but it is used in the US, when tested all testees had amounts in their blood. Buy phalate free nail polish/nail hardner ( Refinery 29 online)and bring it with you to the salon At the salon wear a mask, wash hands after, make first appointment of day, insure salon has ventilation system,limit salon pre 12 weeks, Discuss with MD

Answered 10/29/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Phthalate nails: Associated with birth defects. How was it ingested? Biting nails? More info needed

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