The Refined Fit

Itchy skin is one of the most annoying - and least talked about - symptoms of menopause. It's caused primarily by dropping estrogen levels, which leads to thinner, drier, less elastic skin that struggles to retain moisture. Some women experience a crawling or pins-and-needles sensation on the skin (called formication) which can feel completely alarming if you don't know what it is. The good news? There's a lot you can do about it.