Dry patches. Sudden rashes. Itchy skin that wakes you at night. Most midlife women think it’s “just aging,” but dermatologists note that declining estrogen reduces skin hydration by up to 30% in the first 5 years of menopause. But here’s the surprising part: persistent dryness and itchiness can be early markers of – thyroid dysfunction – prediabetes – autoimmune activity Women are five times more likely than men to develop thyroid disease, yet symptoms (fatigue, brittle hair, itchy skin) are often dismissed as hormonal. Your skin is talking. Omega-3s improve barrier function. Niacinamide boosts moisture retention. But more importantly: if new skin symptoms appear after 40, get thyroid and glucose labs done. Your skin is not betraying you—it’s warning you. Tags: #SkinHealth #WomensHealth