Dry skin, itching, and scratching. Why does it feel bugs are crawling on me? I’m not on acid?

According to the “Internet,” we suffer two types of itching. I think there are three. Mine will be last.

From Medical News Today

Skin itching

Because the skin becomes drier and less elastic during menopause, people may be more sensitive to products such as soaps and detergents, which can irritate the skin and cause inflammation and itchiness.

Some people experience itching in addition to tingling, prickling, or numbness of the skin. This is known as paresthesia.

Others experience a rare type of paresthesia known as formication during menopause. Formication is having the sensation of insects crawling under the skin.

NOTE from me: I think this is more common than they think.

The intensity of itching may range from mild to severe. In more severe cases, itchy skin may cause significant disruption to sleep, as well as daily life.

Other skin changes may include:

· dry skin

· skin rash

· reddened skin

· small bumps on the surface