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How do I remove the sticky line from HRT patches?

13 replies

AnnieCartwright · 09/06/2020 20:22

Any tips welcomed as I currently have 4 lines that just don't want to go unless I scrub myself raw in the shower?

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Dougalthesyrianhamster · 09/06/2020 20:22

Acetone! It's what I use. Works a treat!

Justmuddlingalong · 09/06/2020 20:23

Olive oil. Leave it to soak. Wipe off.

Dougalthesyrianhamster · 09/06/2020 20:24

Olive oil doesn't work if it's a particularly bad mark. Whereas acetone is instant. Most chemists sell it or use nail polish remover which contains acetone

HumphreyGoodmanswife · 09/06/2020 20:27

They don't come off washing in the shower. I just pick at it when I'm dry, comes of easily then Blush

ScrapThatThen · 09/06/2020 20:32

Baby oil is recommended, or I purchased some special wipes someone recommended on here but helpfully can't remember what they are called. I'll check. But then I just started placing them where I can't see the marks and where they are covered up by my underwear and swimming costume and just lived with them 😂.

HoneyWheeler · 09/06/2020 20:32

Eucalyptus oil works a treat!

ScrapThatThen · 09/06/2020 20:37

They are called Zoff adhesive remover wipes.

BestIsWest · 09/06/2020 20:39

Baby oil or Toilet wipes.

Are patches back in stock now?

ThousandsAreSailing · 09/06/2020 20:40

I used bio oil but my patches were not available so I'm on progesterone tablets and oestradiol gel. I don't feel any different and find it easier to use. No falling off in hot weather and no sticky marks

AnnieCartwright · 10/06/2020 19:37

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Star

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AnnieCartwright · 12/06/2020 13:32

The acetone worked Smile

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nitgel · 12/06/2020 13:34

what patches do you have, mine fall off all the time, i would like not to be able to take it off! I have estraderm

AnnieCartwright · 13/06/2020 11:21

I have Evorel patches. Only had one come off and thats because I caught it when hitching the side of my trousers up.

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