Itchy palms? Here's is what your body's trying to tell you.

Many different factors may be to blame for itchy palms. Jeffrey Hsu, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Chicago, explains that while the most of them are benign and (thankfully) simple to treat, persistent itching may occasionally be an indication of a more serious health issue.

Here are some quick fixes for itchy hands as well as indications that you should see a doctor if the problem persists.

1.You Have Dry Skin.

Have you been using more soap than usual or been out in the chilly, windy weather sans gloves? Both can cause your hands' skin to become dry and tight and uncomfortable, according to Dr. Hsu. Patchy scales, flakes, or cracks in your skin may also be seen if your palms are really parched. Ouch.

2. You Have Hand Eczema.

Itching can be brought on by the flare-up of inflammatory skin disorders like eczema on your hands and palms. It's simple to confuse the issue for a straightforward case of dry skin, but there are differences. According to Dr. Hsu, eczema on the hands can also manifest as redness, crusting, and inflammation in addition to itching. Blisters or a burning feeling could also be present.

3. Something you're allergic to.

Your hands may be experiencing contact dermatitis if they don't appear to like a particular soap, detergent, lotion, or item of jewelry. These typical allergic reactions might manifest as redness, itching, burning, lumps that resemble bee hives, and swelling when skin comes into touch with an irritant.

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