Besides HRT, is there anything I can do to deal with skin changes at menopause?

Mary L asked: I am 50 years old. As I get closer to full menopause, my skin is becoming dry, scaly and itchy (severe at times). My family doctor has prescribed an ointment and then a lotion which did not help. OTC’s have not helped. Other than HRT, is there anything [...]

What are some alternative ways to treat menopause symptoms without using any hormone replacements?

tennis asked: I really do not want to use any HRT therapy, even bio-identicals. Can you recommend a type of Dr. to see that can treat menopause symptoms without a prescription of some type?