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How Can Latex Allergy Be Managed?

I am severely allergic to latex. have not been around it. But for 2 months I have had a Mylan Estradiol Transdermal System, USP (Twice weekly) patch... sensitive skin, odd break brake out, I want to know if there is Latex of any amount in this patch..
posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Estradiol patches doesn’t contain latex. The skin reaction may not be latex allergy. The skin peeling may be due to minor inflammation around the site of application.

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How Can Latex Allergy Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Estradiol patches doesn’t contain latex. The skin reaction may not be latex allergy. The skin peeling may be due to minor inflammation around the site of application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.