Here's Why Your Wrist Itches

An itchy wrist, meanwhile, may not occur as a result of a major health issue. It could just be your watch, bracelet or other fashion accessories attached to your wrist, per Healthline. Medically, this is known as Allergic Contact Dermatitis, which basically means that your skin is reacting to certain materials contained in those objects. Detergents and certain types of fabrics may also trigger these allergies (via Healthline).

Other times, itchy wrists could be a result of some other medical conditions such as eczema, a skin condition that could show up on your wrist as well as other parts of your body, per Medical News Today. This skin condition is so widespread that up to 15 million Americans have it (via Cleveland Clinic). So don't be surprised if you contact your doctor and this is what they diagnose you with.

Other health conditions that cause itchy skin include scabies and lichen planus, according to Healthline. Lichen planus affects the skin around the wrist as well as the back and ankles, causing them to itch, per Hopkins Medicine. It can also affect the scalp, nails mouth and nether regions. Scabies can also cause your wrist to itch and you can contact that when mites bite and enter under your skin to lay eggs there. Eek!? 

In all of these cases, do not hesitate to contact your doctor in order to get the best medical advice on what to do.