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

Skin Health | Last Active: Nov 4 2:57pm | Replies (2012)
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I was diagnosed in 1976 after suffering a severe sunburn. I have never doubted that this disease's onset was caused by this trauma. Luckily, photo therapy has worked well for me, keeping my outbreaks at bay for several years now.

I've heard that Grover’s is caused by sweating, nerves, diet, alcohol consumption…but skin trauma is still the only thing that makes sense to me.

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billjim651 | @billjim651 | Mar 15, 2023

I totally agree re skin trauma theory.
There is no clinically proven cause of GD, however during my research for something to offer relief, I believe about 70% of Dermo's in OZ are of the same opinion re skin trauma.
I live in sub-temperate climate in Brisbane, Qld. and exposure to direct sunlight and sweating always exacerbate the itch.
Good to hear the photo therapy has been a life-line for you.
Will try to find someone here who treats GD with PT.
Cheers

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