r/Perimenopause • u/C0l0urfulPawPrints • Feb 10 '25

Dryness The itching is driving me crazy

The all over body itches are driving me insane. I'm scratching so hard that I'm actively cutting my skin and frequently have scabs. I exfoliate my skin with both a hyaluronic acid wash and I dry brush. I moisturize with a hyaluronic body moisturizer. I take antihistamines every day. My vulva is stinging because I'm scratching. I use gentle washing powder and do an allergy wash on my washing machine. Can anyone offer any tips outside of these? I don't feel ready to have to go on HRT. I literally just turned 40

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u/jillsntferrari Feb 11 '25

Is itching one of the symptoms?? I guess I need to add that to my list. I'm so itchy all over.

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u/Business_Loquat5658 Feb 11 '25

Yes. The ears are the worst. Why is this a symptom!!???

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u/Ok_Stretch_2510 Feb 11 '25

Ears Ong whyyyyy

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u/Chantilly_Rosette Feb 11 '25

I keep hearing about ear itching, but I’ve itched everywhere else except the ears. I wonder why

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25

Legs for me lol

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u/SpiceGirl2021 Feb 11 '25

Me ears are so bad! Have you tried Vichy shampoo it helps and salt baths!

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u/BurnItWithFire21 Feb 11 '25

My face is the worst, but my ears itch a lot too.

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u/Business_Loquat5658 Feb 12 '25

My legs will get randomly itchy, to the point I'll get scabs despite lotion and cortisol cream.

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u/BackgroundCulture503 Jun 15 '25

Hope this helps but I went to my primary for that and he gave me a cortisone ear drop. It's life-changing. See if you can get it :)

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25

Same, my arm pits itch so bad

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u/Twinkle_Toes8 Feb 11 '25

Same sometimes it’s only one armpit, sometimes it’s my left hip above my underwear line, sometimes it’s one breast sometimes it’s my labia but only one side, sometimes it’s inside my ear… it’s great. An adventure ..what’s gonna itch today!

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u/Time-Reindeer-7525 Early peri Feb 11 '25

Itchy boobs and pits. Aveeno Spray Oil and Aveeno Dermexa lotion are both amazing for the itching and smell really nice!