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Is Raw Onion Effective For Itchiness Due To Leg Ulcers?

Hi Doctor I have leg ulcers I am currently on Hydrocortisone Actetate 1% applied nightly once a day after cleansing in Epsom salts, for the itchness i use a cream that has olive oil, cocoa butter and chamomile, last night for the first time a very dear friend told me to use a raw onion, and then sleep with it overnight with a long sock , I cannot believe the difference it is almost 1 P M and have not had to apply any cream on my leg to stop the itch, it is not as red and swollen before the onion treatment. Does onion take out the toxity in ones body. I will wait for your reply , Thank - you Paula
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi Paula. i have read your question and understand your concern.

there is no research to support the use of onions in leg ulcers. in fact onions might actually worsen the condition by causing irritant contact dermatitis. so i suggest you to avoid onions.

if your leg ulcers are not improving with hydrocortisone, i suggest you speak to your dermatologist and ask him to prescribe a more potent steroid like mometasone.

hope this helps. for any further questions please get back to us. thanks.
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Is Raw Onion Effective For Itchiness Due To Leg Ulcers?

hi Paula. i have read your question and understand your concern. there is no research to support the use of onions in leg ulcers. in fact onions might actually worsen the condition by causing irritant contact dermatitis. so i suggest you to avoid onions. if your leg ulcers are not improving with hydrocortisone, i suggest you speak to your dermatologist and ask him to prescribe a more potent steroid like mometasone. hope this helps. for any further questions please get back to us. thanks.