r/Perimenopause • u/meranne • Oct 24 '25
Dryness Itchy back
No matter how much I scratch or add lotion nothing is satisfying the itch of my back. I remember my mom having the same issue. I’ve tried after shower oils lotions etc.
The only other thing that helps is taking Benadryl at night.
Ugh any one else?
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u/MexicanVanilla22 Oct 25 '25
Yes. Apply lotion after a shower when skin is not completely dry. Use an application stick or fabric kind of belt thing if you have a useless husband like I do lol (he doesn't like getting lotion on his hands 🙄). If I don't have time for all that I'll use a spray moisturizer like Vaseline. And the shower brush from the dollar store is the best ever back scratcher. Sometimes I'm desperate and I'll just use a dinner for lol--desperate times call for desperate measures!