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Are artificial nails or the nail glue used at home , harmfull for pregnant women? the glue used is powerflex nail glue : ing: ethyl cyanoacrylate

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nail glue: The use of artificial nail glue is not known to cause harm in pregnancy.

Answered 3/22/2020

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