THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

3 SEPTEMBER 2026Issue 246

Independent Hormonal JournalismThe Hormonal Dispatch

TODAY: YOUR METABOLISM IS ON AN EXTENDED BREAK.

Today’s Forecast

24°C
Chance of rage
Hot flushes likely
Brain fog until lunch
Coffee ineffective
Hormones remain delightfully unhinged.
← Back to symptomsSymptoms Desk · Briefing

Skin and hair

Itchy Skin

The initial verdict

Dry or itchy skin can occur during the menopause transition. Persistent itching may have another cause.

Symptom briefingEvidence checkedNot a diagnosis machine

What this symptom may look like

  • General dryness.
  • Itching without a rash.
  • Crawling sensations.
  • New sensitivity.
The Investigation Continues

Where hormones may enter the story

Hormonal changes can affect skin moisture and structure.

Other causes still deserve checking

  • Dermatitis.
  • Allergy.
  • Medicines.
  • Thyroid, liver or kidney conditions.

Useful notes for your appointment

  1. 01

    Record location.

  2. 02

    Photograph rashes.

  3. 03

    List new products or medicines.

Do not wait when this happens

  • Breathing difficulty.
  • Blistering rash.
  • Yellow skin or eyes.
Moisturiser may help dryness. It is not universal diplomacy for unexplained itching.

From the record

The evidence cabinet. Neatly filed, publicly available, and refreshingly free from influencer affiliate codes.

  1. Australian Government: Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
  2. Australian Government: Understanding perimenopause
  3. Healthdirect Australia: Perimenopause