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Daughter In The Process Of Attaining Menarche, Has Itchiness Over The Body. Is It Common?
Hi, my daughter is twelve years old and is starting to begin puberty . She is complaining almost everyday that her skin is itching quite a lot. She doesn t itch in one particular place, I would just like to find out if this is a common symptom during puberty?
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No, Itching all over the body cannot be related to puberty and you should consult a skin specialist if this continues
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