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A 25-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to put a perm(relaxer) in my hair if im 35 weeks pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Harry Greenberganswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
I would avoid it: You should contact your ob/gyn with any issues regarding topicals during pregnancy. Many things that you think would be safe, such as benzoyl peroxide or antipersperant are actually not recommended.
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