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Sep 15, 2010 · I have some horrible dermatitis on my hands from getting stuck by the infamous jumping cholla. I have several in my collection and while re-potting another cactus I brushed my knuckles up against one of them. It itches and I have had it for about 5 months now, I have tried a number of solutions but things are only slightly better.
Cactus dermatitis is a common problem among harvesters of cactus fruit. The smaller spines (glochidia) are responsible for most of the dermatitis. Easily separated from the body of the plant, the glochidia may be transferred to bystanders through contact with clothing or pets exposed to these cacti. Removal of the glochidia from the skin is key ...
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Feb 5, 2024 · Do Cholla Cactus Cause Wounds. When cholla cactus spines or glochids get in contact with the skin, the effects are majorly some irritation and discomfort. However, some extreme cases have been reported where the spines and bristles of cholla cactus have caused wounds that take weeks to heal.
The cholla (Cylindropuntia) cactus has been described as the species most commonly implicated in granulomatous reactions to cactus spines. 8,9 Two principal pathogenic mechanisms have been described—foreign body granuloma and allergic reaction to cactus antigens—because not every patient develops granulomatous lesions. Sequelae
Cactus-spine granulomas occurred in nine patients. Retained dermal barbs after skin puncture from the cholla and prickly pear varieties of Opuntia can cause this reaction on rare occasions. Results of skin tests with glochid extracts from these cacti support the hypotheses of an allergic granuloma. 1.
- Michael M. Schreiber, Seymour I. Shapiro, Carl Z. Berry
- 1971
1) The spines may break off and get stuck in your body or clothing. 2) The spines may be poisonous to humans and animals. 3) You could get an infection from the spines. The Cholla Cactus is a type of cactus that has dangerous spikes on the top. They have a sharp and pointy end on them.
The glochids of the cholla cactus (Opuntia lingularis) and spines of Opuntia acanthocarpa cause immediate pain after penetrating the skin, followed by erythema and swelling. If the spines remain ...
