Combipatch and Application site scab - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Application site scab is reported as a side effect among people who take Combipatch (estradiol; norethindrone acetate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Synthroid, and have Hot flush.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Application site scab when taking Combipatch. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,544 people who have side effects when taking Combipatch from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Combipatch?

Combipatch has active ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 3,599 Combipatch users. Check the latest studies of Combipatch.

What is Application site scab?

Application site scab (hard coating on the skin formed at application site) is found to be associated with 97 drugs and 283 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Application site scab.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

3,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Combipatch.
Among them, 20 people (0.56%) have Application site scab.

Could Combipatch cause Application site scab?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Combipatch when they have Application site scab? *

What is the gender of people who have Application site scab when taking Combipatch? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Application site scab when taking Combipatch? *

What are other drugs people take besides Combipatch? *

What are other side effects people have besides Application site scab? *

Application Site Pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin): 14 people, 70.00%
Application Site Erythema (redness of the skin at application site): 12 people, 60.00%
Application Site Irritation: 11 people, 55.00%
Application Site Vesicles (small bubble within a cell at application site): 7 people, 35.00%
Application Site Discoloration: 5 people, 25.00%
Application Site Dryness: 5 people, 25.00%
Application Site Reaction: 4 people, 20.00%
Application Site Rash: 4 people, 20.00%
Application Site Urticaria: 3 people, 15.00%
Application Site Inflammation: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 11 people, 55.00%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 7 people, 35.00%
Vulvovaginal Dryness: 3 people, 15.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 10.00%
Atrophic Vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva): 2 people, 10.00%
Vaginal Bleeding: 1 person, 5.00%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 1 person, 5.00%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Combipatch:

Combipatch (3,599 reports)

Application site scab treatments and more:

Application site scab (2,177 reports)

How severe was Application site scab and when was it recovered:

Application site scab in Combipatch

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate:

Application site scab and drugs with ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Combipatch:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Application site scab:

Application site scab (97 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Application site scab:

Application site scab (283 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol; norethindrone acetate (the active ingredients of Combipatch) and Combipatch (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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