Article: Decide whether you want the patch to go on the outside of your upper arm, butt cheek, back, or belly. Make sure wherever you choose to put it is not very hairy and won't get rubbed too much by your clothes. Don't put the patch on your breasts or anywhere where you have a rash or irritated skin. To prevent the adhesive from irritating your skin over time, plan to change the location every time you put on a new patch. Depending on what you're wearing, it may be visible if you put it on the outside of your upper arm. Put it on your butt cheek or back if you don't want it to show. Use soap and water to wash your skin where you want to place the patch. Dry your skin completely with a towel so there's no moisture getting between your skin and the sticky adhesive. Don't use any lotion, oil, powder, or other skincare products on your skinwait until after the patch is on to moisturize (and skip the area where the patch is). It's okay to put the patch over skin that's slightly hairynatural peach fuzz is fine. If there's thick, coarse hair in the area, shave it before you wash your skin and apply the patch. Use your fingers to carefully tear open the individual package. Slide the patch out and check to make sure it's in good shape. If the patch is torn, punctured, or if the two clear layers are missing on the adhesive side, throw it out and open another package. Use your finger to peel away one of the plastic layers on the adhesive side of the patch. Throw away the plastic layer. Once you open the patch you need to use it immediately so the sticky material doesn't get dirty. Hold the patch over where you want to put it and stick it on. At this point, only half the sticky part should be exposed so the patch is half stuck to your skin. Then, use your fingers to peel off the remaining adhesive protector on the other side of the patch. Be careful not to touch the sticky part with your fingers. Once the patch is on, use your palm or fingers to press down so it's securely on your skin. Hold it there for 10 seconds. If you see any air pockets or folds, iron those out with your fingers as best you can. Look at the patch and make sure the edges aren't folding up or air pockets haven't formed. It's meant to stay on for 1 week so you shouldn't have an issue with it coming unstuck. If it does come slightly unstuck at the corners, mash it down with your fingers to keep it on. You can bathe, swim, and play sports while you're wearing the patchthe adhesive is super durable. If your patch happens to fall off at any time, you can reapply it to your skin if the adhesive is still sticky or replace it with a new patch.
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Choose a clean, dry area on your body to put the patch. Clean and dry the skin where you plan to put the patch. Remove the patch from the packaging. Peel away 1 side of the clear protective plastic from the back of the patch. Place the exposed sticky side on your skin and peel away the other plastic layer. Press the patch onto your skin for 10 seconds. Check your patch every day to make sure it's stuck on well.