Right-hand palm itching is a superstition that most people who don’t have scientific explanation proof believe. According to some cultures, itchy right palms suggest money trickling in, while an itchy left palm means you’re about to lose money. Other cultures believe that scratching your itchy palm on wood is a sign of fortune coming your way. The vice versa could also be true. Whatever the reason, an itchy right palm can mean many things depending on a person’s cultural and scientific beliefs.

Does an itching right palm mean wealth or an underlying condition?

Generally, beliefs originated from our forefathers who wanted the forthcoming generation to predict the future. The right-hand itching concept derived from the Saxons, a Germanic tribe that formed the first UK of England. According to their culture, rubbing your palms on silver when they itch was a cure for topical diseases. Over time, people linked health to wealth.

On the other hand, scientists believe that itchy palms could be due to eczema, arthritis, and many others. So the next time your right or left palm feels itchy, don’t dismiss the possibility of having an underlying condition that needs urgent medical attention. And if money trickles your way after minor scratching, count yourself lucky!