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.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Rash. 2  Itchy rash - see causes of itchy rash. 3  Skin inflammation. 4  Pregnancy. Spots. 5  Blisters. Allergies. 6  Hives. Dry  skin. Fungal 1  infection. Some causes of local reaction or a particular area of skin itching include:  Eczema.