If you are going through menopause, you may suddenly find that you have itchy skin that just won’t go away. Once your estrogen levels begin to decline, your body’s ability to produce oil slows down, leaving your skin dry and itchy. Fortunately there are steps you can take to keep your skin from itching, including taking certain medications, changing your lifestyle habits, and trying different natural remedies. Method 1 - Treating Itchy Skin with Lifestyle Changes 1 → Take short showers using lukewarm water. To reduce itchy skin, keep showers or baths under 20 minutes and use lukewarm water instead of hot water. This routine helps promote your skin’s natural moisture and can help reduce itching. → Avoid hot showers as this can cause your skin to dry more and worsen the itch. → Also avoid using perfumed soaps, shower gels and deodorants that may irritate the skin and opt for soaps that contain a moisturizer to help soften and hydrate skin. → Pat dry your skin i...