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I used cliven depilatory cream to remove hairs from arms, it burned a little area not too much but a little, i'm pregnant 2month could it harm baby?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Relax - no risk!: Topical skin irritation from cliven should not affect your pregnancy. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily and maintain your optimism. Good luck!

Answered 6/25/2014

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