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The prototypic presentation of Grover disease consists of a self-limited papulovesicular rash on the upper trunk of an older white male (Figure 1). The seasonal association of Grover disease is more controversial.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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Recently, a patient whom I had treated 20 years ago for proved allergic contact dermatitis was referred to me at the age of 73 years with a peculiar papular eruption and chronic lymphatic leukemia.[jamanetwork.com]
More severe eruptions usually clear up after treatment for one to three months with Accutane or tetracycline.[en.wikipedia.org]
The skin eruptions, which are often unbearably itchy, can last for weeks or months. In some cases, the disease spontaneously resolves within a year. For some individuals, however, it persists indefinitely.[chicago.suntimes.com]
It is characterized by papules and papulovesicles with excoriations occurring on the chest, back, lower sternum, arms, and thighs. [4] The papules are most commonly found on the mid chest.[en.wikipedia.org]
Grover, contemporary U.S. dermatologist] A common itchy (pruritic) condition of sudden onset, characterized by a few or numerous smooth or warty papules, vesicles, eczematous plaques, or shiny translucent nodules.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Recently, a patient whom I had treated 20 years ago for proved allergic contact dermatitis was referred to me at the age of 73 years with a peculiar papular eruption and chronic lymphatic leukemia.[jamanetwork.com]
Grover disease has been found to coexist with numerous other dermatoses in 11% of cases (5); these include asteatotic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
One series of 300 patients with Grover's disease reported an association with other coexisting dermatoses including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and xerosis cutis.[en.wikipedia.org]
The pruritus may be mild or severe and is aggravated by heat. Even though the condition is self-limiting, it may last months or years. Treatment The patient should be treated symptomatically. Heat and sweat-inducing activities should be avoided.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Rheumatoid arthritis factor was 1:280. Bone marrow studies confirmed[jamanetwork.com]
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Vinegar is a mild acid that normally isn’t irritating to the skin. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.[eu.detroitnews.com]
Grover disease has been found to coexist with numerous other dermatoses in 11% of cases (5); these include asteatotic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Suspected triggers of disease activity include heat and sweating, sunlight, and adverse reaction to medications [5] : 24 as well as ionizing radiation, end-stage renal disease / hemodialysis, and mechanical irritation or prolonged bed rest.[en.wikipedia.org]
The most recalcitrant cases may require systemic treatment with oral steroids, vitamin A analogs like isotretoin, or ultraviolet light treatment.[eu.detroitnews.com]
Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce distress and head off complications. Even with treatment, it can take weeks and even months for depression to loosen its grip. If your family can be supportive and understanding, it will be a big help.[chicago.suntimes.com]
More severe eruptions usually clear up after treatment for one to three months with Accutane or tetracycline.[en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment The patient should be treated symptomatically. Heat and sweat-inducing activities should be avoided. Retinoic acid may be helpful. Grover, Ralph W., U.S. dermatologist, 1920–. Grover disease - a pruritic papular eruption.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
[…] severe, PUVA phototherapy treatments, antifungal medication and cortisone injections are alternatives. [7] Some research has suggested a correlation of Grover's disease with mercury toxicity [8] in which case Dimercaptosuccinic acid might help. [9] Epidemiology[en.wikipedia.org]
The patient complained of severe itching, but he said it was not severe enough to prevent sleep. He had had a knee replacement operation in 1977 before the onset of his disease for degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis.[jamanetwork.com]