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.
1 Allergic reactions may be accompanied by hives or rash. 2  Skin Conditions-Skin conditions such as eczema or sunburn can cause the body to become itchy all over as the body reacts to the condition. 3  Stress or anxiety may stimulate such conditions, leading to itching that is not localized to a particular area.