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.
A Systemic Form of Contact Dermatitis. Itching all over the body can also be caused by exposure to environmental allergens. For example, a nickel sensitivity aggravated by drinking tap water that contains nickel or eating foods cooked with nickel utensils can result in systemic itching.