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Skin changes
Menopause can affect your skin, and also your eyes and mouth.
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Dry skin, eyes and mouth
Drier skin can lead to itchiness and a feeling of ants crawling over the skin. There can also be dryness of the eyes and mouth.
- Dry, itchy skin
- A crawling feeling on the skin
- Dry eyes
- Dry mouth
Thinner skin
Thinning of the skin causes wrinkles and sagging. There can also be more pigmentation (darker patches), especially on the face, and more skin tags on the body.
- Wrinkles and sagging
- Darker patches on the face
- More skin tags
Hair and nails can change too. See other common symptoms of menopause.
See a doctor if you notice
- a new mole or dark patch, or one that changes, bleeds or itches
- a sore that does not heal
- severe itching without a rash
- dry eyes and a dry mouth together that do not go away
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Other common symptoms
Palpitations, headaches, tummy upsets, hair and skin changes and more.
Read moreTreatment & therapies
Lifestyle changes, MHT and non-hormonal options.
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Everyday steps that can ease symptoms and protect your health.
Read moreWorried about your symptoms?
Your doctor can help you work out what is going on and talk you through your options.