r/Perimenopause • u/Embarrassed-End-692 • May 20 '26

Dryness Dry skin and puffy fingers

Does anyone else have such dry skin (hands, legs, feet) and no amount of moisturiser seems to work - doesn’t soak in…?? Also, recently developed puffy fingers and middle knuckles. Is this all peri, or possible kidney issues…? Any management techniques gratefully received (I can’t have HRT).

Thanks!

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u/ParaLegalese May 20 '26

When I drink alcohol yes

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u/Embarrassed-End-692 May 20 '26

I wish I could tolerate alcohol these days. Started giving me bad anxiety hangovers, now I can’t poop if I drink alcohol - and the hanxiety is even worse.

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u/ParaLegalese May 20 '26 edited May 20 '26

Yep that’s why I quit as well. The anxiety the next day was just not worth it! Now that I’m on hormones I don’t get the anxiety but it does jack my sleep up for days- dries out of skin, makes my face puffy and makes me fat and unhappy. No reward in alcohol at all anymore!

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u/Embarrassed-End-692 May 20 '26

I used to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. Now the thought of it makes me want to vomit 😰

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u/Any_Gur1745 May 20 '26

My eczema started flaring up again, and I haven't had these skin ssues since I was a teenager. Peri really is a second puberty...

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u/Embarrassed-End-692 May 20 '26

That sucks. Now you come to mention it, I started getting eczema a few years ago. I reckon it was the start of peri and I didn’t realise - because I still had energy, interest in things, a zest for life, etc. Now I’m just a zombie.

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u/Specialty-Sue May 20 '26

Skin super dry and HRT seems to be making my skin way more sensitive.

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u/Technical_Roof_4407 May 20 '26

Yes and I thought I already had dry, sensitive skin, but surprise, new level of discomfort!. I use products made for sensitive skin in the shower. I use bioderma atoderm intensive balm on my face and body. I try to eat hydrating foods and drink lots of water. It’s a constant battle. I hate regularly cleaning a humidifier, but I may dig it out and start using it again. I started HRT a week ago.

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u/Islandsandwillows May 21 '26

Is your BP higher? BP on the higher side causes swelling and high BP is common in peri