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.
Itching can be the cause of several conditions: 1  Dry skin. 2  Sunburn. 3  Allergies from environment, clothing, cosmetics, etc. 4  Pregnancy. 5  Infestations such lice, scabies and ringworm. 6  Infections such as psoriasis, jock itch, and swimmerâs itch. 7  Emotional disturbance such as anxiety, stress, and other emotional disorders.