Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: lillith112 on May 24, 2021, 05:57:05 PM
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I apply mine on alternate bum cheeks twice a week, should you apply on a different area of bum cheek each time, or the same ? I saw a video on youtube a while back about absorbtion and it said to apply to a different area or you stop absorbing it, then another video contradicted it by saying best to apply to the same are 😕 My patches (Estraderm 75) are quite big and skin isn't itchy, but it looks a bit red.
Lillith
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I've never heard that you should apply in a different area or you'll stop absorbing it - sounds like a bit of fake science to me. However, I do tend to try and spread out the area I put the patches on, partly because you get those horrible black glue marks which have to be soaked off, and also because I do sometimes get a red itchy raised rash so I figure they are a bit irritating so best to move them around.
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I do the same as racjen but always towards the top of buttocks so that I don’t sit on them. I’ve never heard of absorption issues by using same area either.
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Another +1 for same as racjen and robin. I don’t make sure they are in a new place . I normally have an area at the top of my bum I like that doesn’t catch or show (swimming costume) or feel weird
X
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If you alternate it shouldn't still be red but if it is you should put it somewhere else.
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Thanks ladies, it's not inflamed red, it's more like the skin is affected from not breathing under the plastic. It does go away, but the skin looks a little different, slightly discoloured, it's hard to explain.
I'll try moving position slightly.
Lillith.
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I have four different areas for my twice weekly patch. Low down just above my pubic area alternate sides and on each bum cheek.
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When I can be bothered to fake tan I often don’t remember to remove my patch so on change day I’m left with a white box shape on my bum cheek! 🤣x