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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: PearlJ on July 03, 2024, 12:17:28 PM

Title: Sticky patch marks
Post by: PearlJ on July 03, 2024, 12:17:28 PM

This probably sounds very trivial but is there an easy way to remove the sticky plaster mark on your leg/bum where you have removed a patch? The only way I can get it off is with harsh scrubbing! I look like a patchwork quilt! 🤦‍♀️

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: SarahT on July 03, 2024, 12:24:42 PM

Soak  a cotton wool lad with Baby Oil. Needs  a fair bit of gentle rubbing but works well for me!

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: GraceM on July 03, 2024, 01:50:08 PM

Use the patch you have removed to rub off the residue. 

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: Furyan on July 03, 2024, 03:24:53 PM

I use a little olive oil on cotton pad and it comes off fine, including those horrible edges.

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: Hurdity on July 03, 2024, 07:58:30 PM

Rubbing alcohol + make-up remover pads work a treat without much rubbing! (Better than baby oil and has the advnatage of cleaning any oils from the skin....)

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: PearlJ on July 03, 2024, 10:21:43 PM

Thanks ladies I will try your tips!

Title: Re: Sticky patch marks
Post by: Sugarant on July 05, 2024, 12:37:06 PM

For Evorel, I found Vaseline removed the glue residue brilliantly, but for Estradot, I need to use Biooil or baby oil. I just rub it over the marks with my fingers until the glue lifts.