Posted by yznhymer on August 21, 2008, at 20:08:33
In reply to blotches and rashes from EMSAM patch, posted by Roslynn on August 21, 2008, at 19:43:47
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm on EMSAM, it's going okay, but I'm experiencing a lot of redness and itching from the patch sites. Basically, red blotches in the shape of the patch.
> Has anyone found anything that works on this? I was using some cortaid but apparently that's for short term only as it thins your skin.
> I'm only able to wear the patch on alternating arms, unfortunately. The back, chest and hip areas don't work.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!
>
> Best,
> RoslynI understand that you can use areas other than those specifically pointed out on the diagram.
I have no specific recommendations unless it would be to look into some herbal remedies like aloe vera, etc and see if these aren't ruled out for some reason.
The few times I had real irritation it seemed to be more from pulling off a patch that was particularly tightly adhered to my skin. If that's a component, I wonder if a little moist heat, like a warm washcloth, might make pulling it off a little less irritating?
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