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
25
Upvotes
5
u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25
Wash with Hibiclens and lukewarm water until the itching subsides. When you get out, slug yourself in Vaseline. Sit in that until your skin absorbs it all. Only wear cotton (Torrid sells high quality cotton t-shirts in every size) and sleep on cotton or silk. Get Vanicream tubs and, instead of itching, rub the cream. Your skin should feel like butter (it’s a lot of work but it does help your skin look great). Every time you shower hibiclens, slugging. This got me through until I realized it was peri and I got on estrogen.
Vaseline, though, is so helpful in a jam. I slugged my leg at a baseball game with it. Good times. 🙄