There was a sudden tingling sensation on her scalp – Susannah Jowitt was sure she had lice again. But the experts’ diagnosis really surprised him.
When journalist Susannah Jowitt suddenly felt the sensation of goosebumps on her scalp again at the age of 56, she was convinced that lice were the cause.. He remembered the feeling when his children were little. But according to the Daily Mail, a visit from two professional “lice experts” yielded a surprising diagnosis: no nits, no lice – but they were forming.
It’s not lice, but a disease that often occurs during menopause
This is a common discomfort during menopause that feels like bugs on the skin. Lack of estrogen makes the scalp drier and more sensitive. This causes the nerves to send wrong signals to the brain.
“Many women over 50 are completely convinced that they have lice – even though we can clearly show that there are no lice,” explains expert Emily Nackvi. Some people react with panic and repeatedly treat themselves with aggressive anti-lice medications, which further irritate the scalp. Experts have even reported women developing bald spots or sores due to constant scratching – due to embarrassment and fear of parasites.
According to dermatologists, the formation of formations can be handled very well
Despite clear medical reasons, this topic is still taboo for many people. However, formication is treatable. Dermatologists recommend a combination of good scalp care, medical check-ups, hormonal therapy if necessary for menopausal symptoms and psychological support if the level of suffering is high.
According to the Daily Mail, Susannah can now laugh about it herself: “I really had to say to myself: you don’t have lice – it’s just your head playing tricks on you.”
