Patient's question:
I only found out yesterday that I'm pregnant, but I got my hair permmed and colored the day before yesterday. Will this affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the information you described, when dyeing hair with hair dye, the dye primarily acts on the hair locally, with only a small amount entering the bloodstream. It is best not to have hair pulled or permed during pregnancy. Since most perms contain toxic heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, etc., they can be easily absorbed by the scalp and enter the bloodstream. The fetus relies on absorbing nutrients from the mother's blood to maintain normal growth. Therefore, toxic heavy metals can also be absorbed by the fetus through the bloodstream, which may have a certain impact on fetal development. The effect on the child is slightly noticeable, but not very severe. It is recommended that you undergo prenatal examinations under the guidance of a doctor.