Why do we itch our palms - according to superstition, we will receive money, but what does medicine think?

Causes of itchy palms.

According to superstition, itchy palms mean that we will either be given money or we will have to give it ourselves (the main thing is which one itches, the right or the left). However, from a medical point of view, itchy palms have certain causes, and if this discomfort is accompanied by other symptoms, it is sometimes a sign of a serious pathology.

This symptom often appears against the background of hand eczema. Hand eczema is not contagious and, statistically, one in every 10 people in the United States has this diagnosis.

The diagnosis is characterized by such symptoms as:

Hand eczema often affects people who work in areas where the hands are exposed to excessive moisture or strong chemicals. Genetic predisposition is also important.

Sometimes the cause of itchy palms is an allergic reaction. Signs of contact dermatitis appear 24-48 hours after contact with an allergen.

Other causes of itchy palms may include:

 

 

Source:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321047#causes