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[Ann Lockett]

Hi anyone had trouble keeping the patches on in this weather just got them prescribed again today after a 3 yr break as gel not doing me any good n it keeps sliding off !!! Have now put two plasters over it but still coming off n due to go swimming tomorrow 😞any suggestions

[Minusminnie]

Penny farthing mentioned Tegaderm dressings 6x7cm held patches a while back might be worth putting Tegaderm into search.

[Sheri]

I agree with the tegaderm or one i use is called mefix. Unfortunately, its white but sticks really well.

[Ann Lockett]

Thanks ladies will try them just put a big very sticky plaster over it for now 

[joziel]

Some brands of patches stick better than others. Estradot have a good reputation for sticking well and are definitely sticking to me with no probs, including in the shower. (Have not tried bath or swimming yet!)

So if you can't get yours to stick perhaps switch the brand of patch.

Meanwhiles - make sure the skin is bone dry when you put them on, even if you have to use the hair dryer to dry your skin a bit! Press your hand onto the patch for at least 10 secs after putting it on. Don't use any body lotions or moisturising shower gels etc on the spot where you put them.