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

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I was recently diagnosed with Grovers. I’m a 63 yo female and have suffered extremely itchy bump like lesions all over neck, core and sporadically on arms and legs for over a year. I was convinced they were flea bites as I have 5 cats. I’m getting some relief from prescription steroid creams and trying cilantro capsules. In the last day or so I see what looks like scratches that itch. Unsure if they are related to Grovers. My anxiety is at an all time high especially with this covid crisis. Does stress contribute to these eruptions? Thank you fellow sufferers for your edification and advice.

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The cilantro capsules are of very limited help, if at all. Fresh or fresh frozen is the way to go.

@helpformeandu I truly agree with gardeningjunkie. Read this blog from the beginning. Even though others may have symptoms different from yours, you may eventually experience other symptoms and you will be prepared. Do not give up being patient with the cilantro. It takes longer for some than others. While it is doing it's detox work you can try topical creams. All are mentioned in the blog. I am also stressing the importance of having cotton next to your skin. Even your synthetic upholstery couch may affect your neck or scalp. Pillow cases, sheets, covers should all be cotton. I learned to place a cotton pillow case on the back of my favorite high-backed upholstered rocker to protect my back when watching TV. I am 16 months from initial outbreak. I was religious with the cilantro for over a year and just recently cut it down to once or twice a week, mostly for the benefit of the fruit and cilantro on my digestive tract. If I have an occasional area that begins to itch the bumps don't even show. The itch now comes from deep within. I simply apply triamcinolone for one or two applications. Then I increase cilantro shakes for a bit. I have a double whammy with leiomyomas associated with HLRCC which also itch and hurt. I have found that stress can be a major culprit. It definitely creates havoc with the immune system. During this time of Covid it is best to try to be as healthy as possible and keep your immune system in tip top shape. The good news is that you can always return to this site to brag, complain or question. We are all here for support and to support. Good luck.