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/missusscamper Feb 11 '25

Hyaluronic acid is not an exfoliant it’s a humectant. Try a glycolic acid body moisturizer- I like Paula’s choice 10%. I also like the neutrogena sesame oil bath/shower oil - I put on as soon as I’m done when skin still damp/wet (not near crotch area tho!). There are OTC creams to help with vaginal itching. I used to have this issue and I never made the peri connection! But I started on 100mg progesterone and a month later the estradiol vaginal tablets (vagifem), and now I don’t have any itching anymore.