Grover's Disease: What works to help find relief?
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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I have just recently been diagnosed with what the pathologist states suggestive of Grover’s . I have been reading a lot on this forum and recently bought cilantro extract. Any advice on how to consume and or after affects?
Does anyone GD appear like this?
Thank you! Sounds like our Grovers is very similar. Will ask my docs about the patch test!
Yes but on torso. Sorry you're dealing with this. Great advice on this site. Don't put anything irritating or abrasive on it. Sweat and abrasion together can make it worse. Those little dots need to heal and it can take a long time - the less you touch them the better. Use the gentlest soaps (only if absolutely needed) and creams or none at all. Gently blot dry or let air dry. They just need time to heal. I have also found anti inflammatory diet and supplements (including the cilantro) and a daily anti histamine help. Some people on this site have found oral or topical steroids, antibiotics or anti fungals help.
I have it on torso and back as well. Dermatologist said that it would appear I have some folliculitis as well and was not entirely sold on Grovers. He recommended dial anti-bacterial used it twice and everything blew up on me. Horrific and painful.
That is exactly how Grovers would react - ouch! Sorry to hear it. Maybe you can do a small patch test with antibiotic cream which could possibly help if it's folliculitis and wouldn't hurt oif it's Grovers. You could also patch test with antifungal and steroid creams. Good luck!
I’m using triamcinolone now and taking doxycycline. Just want it go back to rash vs. what the soap did. Shouldn’t have listened. Seems as if nobody wants to make the call as to what I have but path report says “consistent “ with Grover’s . He also started me on Rinvoq which I am hesitant about. Going to try a couple weeks and see what happens. Miserable.
I have been taking the extract for a couple of years. I just got tired of making the smoothies. Does it work? I'm pretty sure the smoothies worked for me, two years of them. I believe the extract may work, but not as effective as the fresh. I do take the extract even when the G D is in remission. I do believe that it helps limit the out breaks. I mix it in with juice, two droppers instead of one, once a day with no side effects. I will take it until I am convinced that the disease is in full remission, which may never happen. Good luck.
I’m on day 2 now I will let you know
All good advice I follow. I would only add, do your best to keep your skin cool at all times. When you get warm, blood flows to the surface of the skin to cool the body and brings histamines with it, which inflames the skin. Be cool, literally. And good luck.