Although it is rare for a woman to have menopause before age 40, it can happen anytime between the ages of 30 and the mid-50s, and even later. Often, the onset of menopause is earlier for smokers than for nonsmokers. Only a few generations ago, few women lived beyond menopause.
Itching can be caused by many conditions. A common cause of itch is psychological, that is, due to stress, anxiety, etc. Stress also can aggravate itch from other causes. Dry skin (xerosis) is another frequent cause of itch. Many people also report sunburn itch following prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun.
The following information is intended to provide the cat owner with a basic understanding of the most common underlying causes of itching and allergies. The Most Common Causes of Chronic Itching. The common causes fall into three groups: ringworm, external parasites and allergies. External parasites that most commonly cause chronic itching dermatitis include fleas and various types of mange. In itchy cats, we do some culture tests for ringworm, so we can be sure that is not the problem.