What Causes Severe Itching And Dryness Of Skin?

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2015

Question: My skin is unusually dry and severe itching is constantly interrupting my daily routines and my sleep. Can this have anything to do with hormones. I am a 67 year old femaie who had a total hysterectomy when I was 33 years old. I have had numerous imbalances and I just started my hormone implant therapy in January and had my second implant the first part of May. I apprciate any help you can give.
Thank you..............XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Itching

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your skin complaint.

Low/unbalanced sex hormone states cannot cause such a problem of severe itching.

The only hormone-related conditions that can cause skin dryness/itching are:

An abnormal thyroid, particularly an under-active one

High blood glucoses/diabetes

So when I see someone like you in my practice I order the following blood tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:

CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
HbA1c
25 hydroxy vitamin D

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (17 minutes later)

No questions. Just thank you so much for your assistance. At least you verified my thoughts on my hormone situation in relation to the severe itching. You are wonderful.

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Best wishes. I hope you find a solution to the medical problem soon

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar