Why are my hands and feet itching like crazy

Itchy palms are a common symptom that in many cases have no clearly identifiable cause and resolves on its own within minutes to hours. This itching for no reason has been linked to many superstitions in different cultures.

However, from medical perspective an itchy palm can be an important indicator that the skin of the hand is either injured or diseased. Sometimes itchy palms are a symptom of some underlying medical conditions like liver disease.

Why Do Palms Itch?

Itching of the palms often occur for the same reasons as itching throughout the body.

Itch receptors when stimulate sends impulses back to the brain.

Itchy palms superstition

The brain processes these signals and it is perceived as itching at the site from where it originates – in this case the palm or palms. The sensation of itching compels us to scratch the area. It is believed the act of scratching removes the irritant at the site, or makes us aware of something irritating the skin in order to take action to prevent further itchiness.

It seems that itch receptors are stimulated by the chemicals that are released by the body when i

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