What Causes Itchy Skin While On Minivelle Patch?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

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Question : when i started minivelle 2 years ago i had itching at the sticker spot but it was bearable. In the last few months I have experienced itching all over my body- not at the sticker site. I'm thinking i have become allergic to something and have an appointment with the allergist but i wonder if it's possible for the patch to cause itching all over the body and not just at the site?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due side effect of Minivelle as following...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

Minivelle patch contains estradiol, which is a female hormone. Long term use can cause dry skin, that can be a cause to itching. Have you noticed any change in your skin since you started Minivelle?

Other eczematous problems with skin are to consider after a close clinical examination.

Intestinal parasites can cause generalized itching or locally especially at night.

Can discuss this further with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar