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 most common causes of itching are dermatological. Dry skin is the most common cause of itching. Other dermatological causes include various types of dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the skin, commonly known as rash.Some rashes are from eczema, which form small itchy blisters on the skin, usually on the hands and feet. A contact rash, usually an allergic reaction, can also cause considerable itching.A contact rash can occur from contact with plants like poison ivy and poison oak, chemical dyes and synthetic fibers.ther dermatological causes include various types of dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the skin, commonly known as rash. Some rashes are from eczema, which form small itchy blisters on the skin, usually on the hands and feet. A contact rash, usually an allergic reaction, can also cause considerable itching.