Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is also used to fight viral infections. In foods, the prickly pear juice is used in jellies and candies.
Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are. Allergic reactions. Eczema. Dry skin. Insect bites and stings. Irritating chemicals.
The charity Cancer Research says that some cancer tumors can cause itching all over the body. Doctors think this could be the bodyâs reaction to the tumor and the itching should go away when treatment starts. 25. Thyroid Problems. According to the National Health Service in the United Kingdom, an overactive or underactive thyroid can cause itchy skin. 26