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A 26-year-old female asked:
I am 4 weeks pregnant. is it safe to color my hair? i have an appointment next week!
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Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes: I generally recommend not coloring your hair down to roots as to decrease absorption into your system. If you don't have to color your hair it is generally best not to.
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