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Grover's Disease: What works to help find relief?

Skin Health | Last Active: Dec 6 3:31pm | Replies (2018)

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I assume you've tried blending fresh or fresh frozen cilantro. That worked for me and haven't had any major issues in 5 years. I get a few papuales and start on the cilantro again for a few days. Have you had the 5 Day Extended Patch Test for Allergic Contact Dermatitis, ACD, an allergic form of eczema. Like you I have both ACD and GD.
Thanks for the tip on State of Cotton. I have a few good sources too.
Have you shopped at Cottonique? Among my ACD allergies I am allergic to all blended materials. So elastics are out for me. On this site you can find quality soft cotton for underwear. Of course temper your expectations. Bras must be seamed and have drawstrings or adjustable straps. However these bras would not be suitable if you are large breasted. Same with panties. They have heavy duty quality cotton socks that work well, not pretty. Buster Brown makes a nice, cute 100 cotton lightweight sock, but they wear out quickly. LifeKind, a pricey source for bedding and linens has my favorite 100 cotton blanket, wonderful for summers. Super high quality. Ridiculously priced, but white sale times they also mark down their quality products and I add to my collection. These cottons simply don't wear out. The White Cotton Gown makes my favorite night gowns. Very soft, I wear all seasons. If it's colder out I wear an 100 cotton t-shirt, long sleeve or short sleeve, under them and I like to order a size up for that reason. Good value overall and they last forever.
Grover's never responded to any topicals, px or otc for me either. Steroids topical or injected did nothing. A complete waste of money, but at least they gave me temporary hope.
I'm writing this free of all forms of eczema which I had for years, so keep educating yourself and don't limit yourself to one dermatologist or allergist.

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Thank you for these tips! I will definitely do a patch test - never knew about that. I'm an allergic person so this will probably be enlightening. (I have been doing immunotherapy shots for my dust/mold/animal dander allergies for a few years now and it has helped so much - not my skin but asthma and rhinitis etc.) I do think my cilantro oil ~ which I take every day ~ is helping the Grovers. I have also been taking a bunch of anti inflammatory / anti oxidant supplements like quercetin and curcumin in addition to Omega 3, Vit D and magnesium. I think the consistency of those plus the cilantro (and possibly also cutting out most sugars) have helped. I still always have the little white grovers dormant bumps - and they only act up when/if I sweat (like biking or hiking in the hot sun which I do occasionally anyway!), rub them or put anything on them other than the gentlest creams. I just bought a lounge wear set from Cottonique - thank you! Your advice is always so helpful.