What diseases might itching in the hands and feet indicate?
Disease description:
Lately, I’ve been experiencing intermittent itching in my hands and feet for quite some time, and I’m concerned that something might be wrong with my health. What conditions could hand and foot itching be an early sign of?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Itching of the hands and feet may indicate a fungal infection or an underlying internal medical condition. Fungal infections are a relatively common cause of hand and foot itching, leading to tinea manuum (hand fungus) and tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), which require antifungal treatment. Additionally, systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, or liver disease can also cause pruritus (itching) of the skin. Therefore, individuals experiencing persistent hand or foot itching should seek prompt medical evaluation and appropriate treatment at a hospital.
