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Grover's Disease: What works to help find relief?
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I have had GD as per Biopsy, for approx 2.5 yrs, and now slowly diminishing to where I call "Stage 3", i.e. only severe itching when my Skin Temperature increases due to additional clothing in Winter, (not an unbearable issue in Brisbane, Qld. Aust.). Bed time is my nightmare as blankets and even cotton sheets will cause a flare-up. (Sends me ratty for about an hour or so). Humidity can range from 45 to 85 degrees during the day without any change to GD itch, and I have found that once my skin temp has reached a point of equilibrium after I get up in the morning, very little itching throughout the day. Thanks for small mercies. Wet or dry weather conditions don't seem to make any noticeable difference to my "itch cycle".
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Even with my GD remission I still only feel good in loose clothing. It might be the weight of the sheets and blankets trigger your itching going to bet, but our histamine levels are significantly higher in the evening for everyone. Google it. Also for me when I was symptomatic I was distracted with daily activities, but as soon as I lay down in my bed the itching skin was my full focus. I did use Flanax Liniment, a topical capsacian cream, it is hot chilies. It would burn going on and burn for a few minutes more. I used a long plastic cooking spoon to apply to middle of back. My pride kept me from asking my husband because my skin was so ugly all rashed up. Surprisingly the burn of the chilies felt better than the itch. The burn subsides and I could get about 30 minutes with enough itch reduction to fall asleep. Must wash hands after application so not to rub your eyes or they will burn.
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Correction to my previous post - Humidity range should read ''%".