Common causes of itchy palms are hand eczema, sweat blisters, ringworm, or related to direct hand contact with irritants such as hand soap, soap, detergent, washing powder, laundry detergent, etc., as well as specific occupational exposure to chemical irritants, which eventually cause allergies and lead to recurrent hand eczema. In addition, patients may also consider ringworm of the hands, which is caused by a fungal infection. This can be identified by taking skin flakes for a fungal test at the hospital.