Where do the lines on the palm of our hands come from? And how and when are they formed?

Question:

Do the lines on the palms of our hands change as we grow older? Were they formed in the womb before we were born? did we have the same fingerprints and palm prints as a infant?

Answers:
Hello Elly H,

A few years ago I did some scientific literature research on this subject:

Yes indeed: the dermatoglyphics (fingerprints) + some of the major palmar lines and dermatoglyphics are developed in the womb during pregnangy. However, after birth only the dermatoglyphics stay as they are. When people get older the number of minor lines is usually growing, however changes in the primary lines (the so-called: 'lifeline', 'headline', and 'heartline') are much less common.

In case you're interested, you can read more about the development of the palmar creases and fingerprints at:
http://www.handresearch.com/course/devel...

Thanks for asking + best wishes from The Netherlands!

They do form in the womb.. and stay the same throughout our lives. They are formed from your hand being balled while in the womb, finger prints stay the same throughout our lives also but I am not certain what makes them form.

Where do the lines on the palm of our hands come from? And how and when are they formed?

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