Dermatologic Implications of Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia).
- 2026-02-01
- Cutis 2(117)
- PubMed: 41941578
- DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1334
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- Review
Prickly pear cacti spines that become embedded in the skin are associated with local and systemic inflammatory conditions as well as allergic contact dermatitis. Preclinical studies have suggested that extracts from the prickly pear cactus may be used in medicine due to their anti-inflammatory properties. This manuscript discusses complications and therapeutic possibilities related to the cacti.
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