What's the matter with itchy palms and soles of feet?
Recently, many netizens have reported the problem of itchy palms and soles on social media and health forums, triggering widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the possible causes, symptoms and coping methods of itchy palms and soles.
1. Common causes of itchy palms and soles of feet

According to recent popular science content from medical and health accounts, itchy palms and soles may be related to the following factors:
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Proportion (recent discussion hotness) |
|---|---|---|
| Skin diseases | Eczema, sweat herpes, fungal infections, etc. | 42% |
| systemic disease | Diabetes, liver disease, thyroid dysfunction | 28% |
| allergic reaction | Contact allergy, food allergy | 18% |
| other factors | Mental stress, vitamin deficiency, pregnancy reactions | 12% |
2. Specific symptoms that have been hotly discussed recently
From the analysis of social platform data in the past 10 days, the symptoms of itchy palms and soles reported by netizens mainly focus on the following aspects:
| Symptoms | Discussion frequency | Typical description |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated at night | high frequency | "Woke up by itching in the middle of the night, seriously affecting sleep" |
| accompanied by rash | Medium and high frequency | "Small blisters appeared on the palms of my hands, which became more itchy when they burst." |
| symmetrical seizures | IF | "My left and right palms felt itchy at the same time, which was very strange." |
| Dry and peeling | IF | "The skin started to peel after itching, and the skin was very dry." |
3. Response methods suggested by experts
Based on the recent popular science content of dermatologists in tertiary hospitals, the following suggestions are given for different causes of itchy palms and soles:
1.basic care: Keep hands and feet clean and dry, avoid excessive scratching and use mild moisturizer.
2.medical examination: If symptoms last for more than 1 week or are accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended to do the following examinations:
| Check items | Check for diseases | reference price |
|---|---|---|
| blood sugar test | diabetes | 20-50 yuan |
| liver function test | Liver disease | 80-150 yuan |
| Allergen testing | allergic diseases | 200-500 yuan |
| Dermoscopy | fungal infection | 50-100 yuan |
3.Popular treatments recently:
• Traditional Chinese medicine soaking and washing method (recent hot topic on Douyin#Tips for Itchy Hands and Feet)
• Low-sugar diet (discussions related to Xiaohongshu’s “anti-sugar check-in” activity)
• Apply cold compress to relieve itching (recommended method by Weibo health influencer)
4. Danger signs to be wary of
According to recent medical consultation data analysis, you should seek medical treatment immediately if you encounter the following situations:
| red flag | possible prompt | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| Skin ulcers and pus | severe infection | ★★★ |
| generalized itching | systemic disease | ★★★ |
| accompanied by jaundice | Hepatobiliary diseases | ★★★★ |
| Sudden weight loss | metabolic diseases | ★★★★ |
5. Recent relevant hot events
1. #Itchy hands and feet may be a sign of diabetes# was trending on Weibo (120 million views)
2. A video shared by an internet celebrity on "History of Fighting Herpes Sweat" received millions of likes
3. The topic of spring allergy season drives related discussions to increase by 300%
In summary, although itching on the palms and soles of the feet is a minor symptom, it may be a health signal sent by the body. It is recommended to seek medical examination in time if necessary based on your own situation. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and paying attention to skin care can effectively prevent and alleviate this problem.
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