Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Gilla999 on February 22, 2023, 05:25:03 PM
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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
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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. :)
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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
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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. :)
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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.
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My patches wrinkle too. For me the place they stick the best is my lower back with the Tegaderm over.