02/18/2026
I get asked about patch testing all the time….so here’s what it actually looks like.
This wasn’t a quick or easy process. From start to finish, it took weeks.
- First, I waited about 3–4 weeks just to get the initial appointment.
- Then I had to wait for the doctor to confirm that patch testing was necessary.
- After that, we waited again for the patches to arrive.
Once they arrived, the real work started.
I had 70 patches placed on my back, applied in sections.
I had to come back to the doctor’s office every couple of days so everything could be checked and measured.
During that week:
• I couldn’t shower or wash my back
• I couldn’t sleep on my back
• I had to be extremely mindful of movement and sweating
(Never mind the fact that I was itchy the entire time)
It was inconvenient, uncomfortable, and honestly exhausting.
But it was also one of the most important decisions I’ve made for my skin.
This is how I learned I’m allergic to BPA, an ingredient found in so many everyday items like water bottles, toothbrushes, and other products I was using daily without thinking twice.
Once I removed those items, my flare-ups started to calm down.
Patch testing isn’t for everyone, and it’s not a quick fix.
But for me, it helped uncover a root cause I never would’ve identified on my own.
If you’re stuck in a cycle of unexplained flares, this might be a conversation worth having with your doctor.
Happy healing mindset fam 🖤 **is
