Is it permissible to use nicotine patches while fasting in Ramadan, given that they are placed on the skin to absorb nicotine and last for 24 hours?
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Among the things that do not break the fast are substances absorbed through the skin, such as fats, ointments, and medicinal patches containing pharmaceutical or chemical substances, including patches used in smoking cessation therapy.
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