Itchy Menopause: How to stop scratching
There are many symptoms associated with menopause (most resources say there are 34 in total) but having itchy skin is probably one of the most irritating.
Menopause and the decline in estrogen causes your skin to become thinner and drier-hence the itching.
There are also other possible causes of itchy skin, and while menopause gets the bad rap for most of the symptoms experienced in middle-age, sometimes other serious and/or benign reasons exist. You may want to talk with your dermatologist or family physician to rule out any of the following:
- Hypothyroidism
- Skin cancer
- Diabetes
- Vitamin deficiency
- Side effect of some medications
- Stress
- Insomnia
Natural remedies for dry itchy skin:
Once you understand the reason for your itchy skin, you may want to look at some natural ways to remedy your condition.
Eat a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamins B, E and A. Drink lots of water. Use only mild, non-irritating soap. Try especially to avoid any products that contain alcohol. Hair color can cause an itchy scalp, even if you’ve never experienced this before, your scalp may react negatively to this now.
Use a daily moisturizer and avoid hot showers and baths. Try essential oils such as lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, and chamomile oil.
Natural methods to help you relax will also help with your itchy scalp. Try yoga, meditation, fitness, journaling your gratitude for life.
Drinking a cup of chamomile tea at bedtime will also help because it relaxes you into a deeper sleep. Often women complain of insomnia and menopause which is mostly caused by night sweats. Try to keep your room cool (and your man warm) and keep an icepack by your bed to use as needed. Also, some women benefit from a fan in their bedroom.
See how many easy-to-do, inexpensive, and non-life threatening things you can do to manage your menopause symptoms? This really can be the best time of our lives ladies, let’s take good care of our symptoms so we can enjoy it even more.
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