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Any help for hair, itching etc

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andjustlikethisorthat · 14/10/2023 07:56

I can only assume this is menopause related. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I have longish hair and always got away with washing it every 4 days, now I feel it needs washing everyday (I'm stretching it to 2/3 days) but it starts to feel itchy and really lank/limp after the first day. It's horrible.
Also my face feels irritated and my eyes are so sensitive and itchy. I could rub them all day.

I don't have fleas btw 😂 and I'm not using anything different. I only use the gentlest things are a rule and same with wash powder.

Any advice? Things to use etc? Is this normal?

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Devilsmommy · 14/10/2023 08:16

I know you say you haven't changed anything but are there perfumes in your shampoo? If I use them I get that horrible itching. Also how's your blood pressure because high BP can cause constant itching too. I'd definitely try calling GP especially if you think it's menopause related

Theraffarian · 14/10/2023 08:19

Are you taking HRT, some progesterone can cause this , as can Vit D deficiency. May be worth asking for blood tests to check . I’m sure there are lots of other possibilities but these were part of the issue I had .

andjustlikethisorthat · 14/10/2023 08:40

I'm not on any meds or HRT etc. I can't have it because I have the blood clotting gene.

I use a sulfate free shampoo, it's very natural. It's not that as I tried different shampoos but my hair just lacks any life too.

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