Menopause Forum Itchy Skin. Crush up peppermint leaves in a bowl and rub them directly onto the affected area. Pruritis or itchy skin is the word used to describe the feeling of itchiness and is defined as an unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch.
Anti histamine helps a bit. Most women approaching menopause know about hot flashes and night sweats but other side effects of menopause are not often discussed such as dry and itchy skin after menopause. Although using peppermint for menopause symptoms is not proven it helps soothe itchy skin and may be worth the try to reduce itching caused by menopause.
Women who develop itchy skin during menopause can experience symptoms in different ways.
Other changes can be changes to the pigment in the skin acne and wrinkles. I never suffered from eczema but always had dry skin. However it can be a common symptom during the menopause due to fluctuating hormones and changing levels of oestrogen. Also known as pruritus itchy skin can develop in the perimenopause and menopause as estrogen levels start to diminish.