Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Constance on September 21, 2011, 09:24:35 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Constance on September 21, 2011, 09:24:35 PM
Post by: Constance on September 21, 2011, 09:24:35 PM
It never fails. No matter where I put my Estraderm patch, I'll start itching there not long after. Anyone else encounter this?
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Janet_Girl on September 21, 2011, 09:55:46 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on September 21, 2011, 09:55:46 PM
I have the same problem with the Nicotine Patches. It is contract dermatitis. If you get raised, red rashes you will have to stop using patches. It is geneally the adhesive that they use. But some are allergic to the carrier for the medication.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Emily Ray on September 21, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
Post by: Emily Ray on September 21, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
I had that when I first started using the patch. Then they stopped sticking and would leave red marks on the skin. I finally had to stop using them altogether and went on oral estrodiol. That hasn't been problem free either and I am hoping to start using injectables next week.
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Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Rachael on September 22, 2011, 06:39:18 AM
Post by: Rachael on September 22, 2011, 06:39:18 AM
what kind are using? The generic brand? I ask because i was on the generic brand and had the same problem, then I switched to a brand and have not had any problems what so ever.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Constance on September 22, 2011, 09:46:50 AM
Post by: Constance on September 22, 2011, 09:46:50 AM
Well, I don't have any raised red rash. There is some redness, but that appears to be a result of my scratching after I take the patch off.
I'm using brand-name Estraderm, not generic. But the itching is driving me crazy. I'll ask my endo about switching estrogens.
I'm using brand-name Estraderm, not generic. But the itching is driving me crazy. I'll ask my endo about switching estrogens.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Rachael on September 22, 2011, 12:32:07 PM
Post by: Rachael on September 22, 2011, 12:32:07 PM
I use the vivelle dot patch they are smaller and very much less irratating. no red or scratching.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: mimpi on September 22, 2011, 03:13:10 PM
Post by: mimpi on September 22, 2011, 03:13:10 PM
Nicotine patches are the worst for itching by far.
Have used Progynova TS 100 (sp?) at times in the past and they were fine and didn't have problems staying on with showering etc.
As said upthread it sounds like contact dermatitis caused by the adhesive.
Have used Progynova TS 100 (sp?) at times in the past and they were fine and didn't have problems staying on with showering etc.
As said upthread it sounds like contact dermatitis caused by the adhesive.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: Sadie on September 22, 2011, 03:27:31 PM
Post by: Sadie on September 22, 2011, 03:27:31 PM
Also use Vivelle-Dot. No itching, no mess.
Title: Re: Estraderm and Itching
Post by: marcy319 on September 25, 2011, 11:47:07 PM
Post by: marcy319 on September 25, 2011, 11:47:07 PM
Another +1 for Vivelle Dot. And, they stay on way better than Mylan generic estraderm.