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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bobidy on June 02, 2020, 12:12:01 PM

Title: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Bobidy on June 02, 2020, 12:12:01 PM

Hi all

Just wondering how you get rid of the patch glue?

My bottom is like a chequers board!

Thanks x

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Joaniepat on June 02, 2020, 12:58:35 PM

Soak a cotton wool pad in either baby oil or surgical spirit and hold it over the glue for a few seconds, then wipe it away. Simples!

JP x

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Bobidy on June 02, 2020, 01:15:45 PM

Thanks ladies x

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: sheila99 on June 02, 2020, 01:22:29 PM

Use gel  ;D

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Bobidy on June 02, 2020, 02:23:18 PM

Gel is great for 2 pumps but not 8. I'd run out of body parts! 2 patches together are great but the glue is welded on. I'll try the mineral oil and hopefully that will do the trick x

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Hurdity on June 03, 2020, 08:48:15 AM

Yes baby oil is great. It is best to remove the marks otherwise the new patch may not stick to your skin so well. However very important to make sure you clean off your skin where you apply the patch with something like shower gel without cream or soap to remove any traces of products which may hinder absorption.

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: LizzyLoo on June 04, 2020, 04:37:34 PM

Patch glue is a pain and the worst offenders are Evorel and Estradot. Although Estraderm is a bigger patch I find it to be the best in leaving the least residue!

To get rid of any sticky residue I use nail varnish remover on cotton wool!!! and then put some moisturiser on  ;)

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Sparkler on June 08, 2020, 05:59:15 PM

Rub the glue off in the bath/shower. Or use moisturiser to ease it off. They do take a little effort but I like my patches.

Sparkler

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Salad on June 08, 2020, 07:01:52 PM

Nail varnish remover pads - no mess and really quick 😊

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Foxylady on June 09, 2020, 08:06:12 AM

Baby oil for me or you could try something like zoff for removing plasters/dressings.

Title: Re: Advice on how to get rid of patch glue please
Post by: Bobidy on June 09, 2020, 10:56:08 AM

Thanks everyone, mineral oil is working a treat!