Last reviewed Tue 27 Feb 2018 By Rachel Nall, RN, BSN, CCRN Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Table of contents Itchy palms are often caused by common skin conditions, but they can also signal a more serious, underlying issue. According to superstition, itchy left and right palms were thought to symbolize that a person is going to give away or receive some money. However, there are some legitimate medical reasons why a person's palms may start to itch. In this article, we cover six possible reasons for itchy palms: hand eczema allergic reactions diabetes reactions to medication cirrhosis nerve disorders The article also discusses ways to relieve the itching sensation, and prevent it from returning. Causes Itching can be annoying regardless of where it occurs. It can be especially irritating on the hands, as this can interfere with daily tasks. The following conditions are some of the more common causes of itchy palms. 1. Hand eczema ...
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