To : Liz Re : Vivelle The Vivelle patch is a prolonged release transdermal estrogen patch used for menopausal symptoms. As far as I know, it is never used as a birth control device. To : Winnie Re : Diprolene Diprolene is a high potency topical steroid. It should only be used briefly on the nipple if at all. For use in psoriasis, the newest therapy is to use steroids only several days a week, lest the lesion becomes totally resistant to the steroid. Generally, higher potency steroids are used, but again, only on two days a week. I would use caution with Diprolene on the nipple, unless it is thoroughly washed off...particularly if it is used often. Symptoms of steroid abuse in such a neonate would be a perioral rash (initially). Regards Tom Hale, Ph.D. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html