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.
Some common causes of itchy skin include: 1  Seasonal and Environmental Allergies â allergies can cause itchy skin along with itching in the nose, throat, eyes and face. 2  Dry Skin â patches of dry skin may be itchy. 3  Eczema â flare-ups of eczema can be very itchy and can occur anywhere on the body.