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[Gilla999]

Sorry for the newbie question, I'm only 10 days into using patches so still getting used to everything!

The patch I put on yesterday has wrinkled (in the location where the patch backing splits in two). Do I need to take off and reapply a new patch or will it be OK?

I'm in a very fragile/volatile state with my hormones/everything so need to minimise all disruption!!

Xx

[Flossieteacake]

I would look at it and check if the patch is still fully touching the skin. If not then I would change to a new patch. I use Tegaderm dressings over my patch or it will not stay on at all. Perhaps you may like to try that. I buy mine from Amazon.

Please do not apologise for asking any questions. We are all here to offer support and help.

[Gilla999]

Thank you Flossie! It does seem to be fully touching the skin so hopefully it's OK- and I've just ordered some of those dressings, thank you! X

[Flossieteacake]

Thank you Flossie! It does seem to be fully touching the skin so hopefully it's OK- and I've just ordered some of those dressings, thank you! X

My pleasure.

[Gill67]

I changed to Evorel patches from the gel three months ago. I find they're smooth and soft when I first apply them, then they go a bit crispy, like a crisp packet once I've had a shower! They feel a bit wrinkly but it never seems to affect their performance, so I don't worry about it now.

[Flossieteacake]

My patches wrinkle too. For me the place they stick the best is my lower back with the Tegaderm over.