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

Posted by 43219876x @43219876x, Sep 23, 2016

I have been diagnosed with Grover's disease under my breasts. I had a biopsy for diagnosis. Tried topical ointment with no really good results. Any ideas?

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mrj | @mrj | Mar 18, 2022

A cilantro extract (herb pharm sold at Whole Foods, amazon, etc.) has completely cleared by Grover's. I take one full dropper a day. My trunk and chest were covered in red bumps a month ago, and it has all cleared up (after 10 years of dealing with Grover's). Not sure these results are translatable to everyone, but I hope so. Was just at my dermatologist and he was amazed given the general lack of a cure (topical steroids hadn't worked for me).

locutus | @locutus | Mar 19, 2022

One full dropper a day is a HUGE dose of that stuff! Sometimes that can lead to nasty detox reactions, but If it worked for you, fantastic!

kidgrovers | @kidgrovers | Mar 21, 2022

In reply to @mrj "A cilantro extract (herb pharm sold at Whole Foods, amazon, etc.) has completely cleared by Grover's...." + (show)

I was diagnosed with Grover's about 30 years ago after moving to Hawaii. Topical steroids have never really worked that well. When it gets really bad I have to take Prednisone. However, my derm recently prescribed the antibiotic Cephalexin. Gone after only a couple days! Holy Crap! And, it's having a hard time coming back. So, I rub a little triamcinolone which takes care of it. Keeping fingers crossed. Might even try sun bathing. That always has aggravated it but maybe not now after the antibiotics.

locutus | @locutus | Mar 22, 2022

In reply to @kidgrovers "I was diagnosed with Grover's about 30 years ago after moving to Hawaii. Topical steroids have..." + (show)

That is fantastic! Thanks for the info. When you say your Grover's went away after only a couple days, do you mean that the red spots stopped itching, or did they actually go away? Sun bathing might be pushing your luck, but good luck if you give it a shot. Please keep us updated on how this situation goes for you moving forward. Congrats!

gilgolani | @gilgolani | Mar 24, 2022

In reply to @kidgrovers "I was diagnosed with Grover's about 30 years ago after moving to Hawaii. Topical steroids have..." + (show)

Please keep updating on your progress, thanks

kidgrovers | @kidgrovers | Apr 2, 2022

In reply to @locutus "That is fantastic! Thanks for the info. When you say your Grover's went away after only..." + (show)

The itching has stopped. The red spots are almost all gone. A couple of crusty ones here and there. Been out in the Hawaiian sun twice with no ill effects using 30spf. Still haven't used any more antibiotics.

kidgrovers | @kidgrovers | Apr 2, 2022

In reply to @kidgrovers "The itching has stopped. The red spots are almost all gone. A couple of crusty ones..." + (show)

If I see any change I spread a little triamcinolone on just for good measure. I've also almost totally eliminated processed foods.

gilgolani | @gilgolani | Apr 3, 2022

In reply to @kidgrovers "If I see any change I spread a little triamcinolone on just for good measure. I've..." + (show)

How long you took the antibiotics?

kidgrovers | @kidgrovers | Apr 3, 2022

In reply to @gilgolani "How long you took the antibiotics?" + (show)

about a month

johnfraser | @johnfraser | Apr 3, 2022

I started 3 days ago 2x20mg Prednisone for 1 week 1x20mg 2nd week and 1x20mg every 2nd day for 1 week but on 3rd day no spots and zero itch Fantastic relief after 3 months of sleepless nights

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