Grover's Disease: Natural Remedies for Relief

OTC Claritin

Posted by Ekb (Iowa City, Ia) on 02/02/2015

I hope this helps: Claritin OTC works for the itching of Grover's but not the rash. A huge improvement tho'. Someone on one of the community index sites suggested it and since I already have seasonal allergies but not as much in winter, I resumed the Claritin, 2 times a day: morning/evening. After day one the itching backed off by 80%. After 2 weeks, I'm itch-free. I'll probably be taking Claritin for the rest of my life.

With regards to the rash itself, I'm suspicious it's histamine-related since it behaves similar to my eyelid swelling & itching: flares in extremes of hot & cold weather. The Elidel Rx that works for my eyelids doesn't work for the Grover's, nor does Retin-A that I have on hand. I'll be discussing this topic with my dermatologist next visit. The Triamcynolone only keeps the Grover's at bay, at best, as was already discussed.

Garlic, Grape Seed Extract

Posted by Kathy (Ga) on 04/13/2016

I've had this over a year and I do believe it's grape seed oil extract. It's very good for skin. I'm at the point I believe red wine is my trigger. Will stop a while and see. Just had a bad flare.

Vitamin D3

Posted by Beth (South Carolina) on 05/04/2015
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I have had Grover's for about 4 years. The first time it appeared I was covered on chest, back and legs. Went on a 2 week steroid which also made me crazy. This did send into remission I think. However, since then I have taken 1 allergy pill a day and a hydroxsine and this kept it at bay for a while. It seems to come back twice a year and usually I can calm it by taking Hydroxine. I had been taking vitamin d and fish oil for a long time. I stopped for some reason and then went to HOT YOGA! Big mistake. The virus came alive and have had a horrible time getting it to calm down.

I started taking 1000mg vitamin D, claritan, 2 Hydroxine's every 4 hours. Still would not go away. Started hibiclens and oat mill shower wash and then started laying out in the sun an hour a day. (light treatments gave me this idea) Before I wasn't sleeping hardly at all. Now its under control and seems to be going away. I also use cerave lotion twice a day. Hope this helps somebody!

OTC

Posted by Kathy (Mashpee Ma) on 07/31/2014

I have been diagnoist with Grovers also ealier this year. I have been on steroids with no effect at all. I read this post about using Monistat 7 and decided to try it. I use it 2x/day then put baby powder on the lesions. I also take 2400mg fish oil / day. This has definately helped me. This itching goes away within 3days but I stopped using it for 4 days while recovering from unrelated surgery and it came back in full force.

I have also noticed that staying out of the heat will help. I tried taking an oatmeal bath as recomended by an RN and my legs broke out something awful. It may have been the temp of the hot bath however.

OTC

Posted by Sandy (Stevenson, Wa) on 03/04/2016

Did you put Monistat 7 on open sores and rash?

Vitamin D3

Posted by Timothy (London, UK) on 03/28/2014
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I first noticed evidence of Grover's disease in 2011 with spreading lesions on my torso both back and front. Visits to dermatologists in London and New York including biopsies confirmed that the lesions were caused by Grover's Disease which I was told was incurable. However, I noticed that the symptoms were far less noticeable in the summer months and guessed that sunshine and therefore Vitamin D may be effective. In 2012, I started to take 4 x Vitamin D3 (Potency 10ug = 10 micrograms equivalent to 400 IU = 400 International Units) per day.

I immediately noticed an improvement to such an extent that after some months the symptoms and the scars had completely healed. I then experimented by coming off Vitamin D3 in the summer of 2012 but after some weeks the symptoms returned. I then stayed on Vitamin D3 for six or seven months over the winter of 2012/2013 and once again the symptoms disappeared following which I stopped taking Vitamin D3 for approximately eight months with no further symptoms. However, as I write this in February 2014 the symptoms have once again returned and I have therefore re-started the Vitamin D3 which once again has suppressed the symptoms.

The conclusion to my experience is that if not a cure, Vitamin D3 in the dose that I have used is a highly effective way of treating this unpleasant and irritating disease. I hope this works for you.

Oil Pulling, Coconut Oil

Posted by Rusty (Jacksonville, Fl) on 12/19/2016

The type of water we use to bathe ourselves probably has an effect on grover's disease. I've had grover's for a few years, and it's almost gone because I realized that the more you irritate it with over the counter lotions and perscription creams - the worse it gets, or it just doesn't go away. I don't have a water softner in my house and I shower with "hard" water. I started showering the area that showed a rash WITHOUT using body washes or soaps, and the rash went away. Yes, the grover's disease rash still shows up once in a while. If it flares up, I use a irish spring soap bar (Publix grocery store makes a "spring fresh" brand), and the soap bar really helps my skin. Then I go back to washing my skin in the shower without soap. My skin looks clear from doing this.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Jackson (Tennessee) on 01/07/2014
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I have Grover Skin rash and just went to the doctor yesterday, she saw that I was really flared up on my chest and stomach area. I have really struggled with this disease. I have the prescription creams and they only seem to keep it at bay. However she recommended to me to try the Virgin Coconut oil, after every shower. I am on day three of this and I know its a little early but it seems to be really helping with the itching, Also the redness is starting to go away.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Lauren (Colorado) on 08/25/2021

Patty;

Your comment was one of the most recent I could locate on this thread. I was diagnosed about a month or so ago; have been in flare up about 4 months now. I tried the predisone route; no change. I am trying to clean up my diet and use natural products. Nothing is working. I am worse. I am in pain. The burning and itching is taking over my life. Do you have any suggestions? What has worked for you?

Coconut Oil

Posted by Martha (Akron, Ohio) on 08/07/2015

I was diagnosed with Grover's Disease over three years ago. Flare ups have been decreasing. The interesting thing is, my doctor told me to avoid the sun and wear cotton clothing to avoid overheating and not letting my skin breathe. So....what made you decide that sun would be good? Just curious?

Coconut Oil

Posted by Ron (California) on 12/25/2015

I have found many commonalities with others on this site. My first outbreak of Grover's was in the tropics. Very hot and humid. I have suffered on and off for twenty years but have had considerable success with several approaches.

First, I try to avoid wearing layers of clothing, such as sweaters and undershirts. This almost always causes an outbreak. Second, the triamcinolone cream works but I believe it also causes the skin to thin out with repeated use. This is similar to cortisone treatments. The most effective medication was tetracyline for two weeks to get the rash under control. After that, the cream, frequent cool showers and bathing soon after a workout are essential. Avoid hot showers and jacuzzis. Be careful of antibiotics. I rarely use it now, perhaps once a year for two days or so. Risk factors are always present for antibiotics.

Diet is likely a contributor as others have suggested. I will look into this more myself. My wife had a light case of psoriasis which has not returned since she switched to a largely vegetable-based diet and reduced her intake of foods that cause inflammation.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/22/2016

Margie, I find that Coconut Oil reduces itching of any cause.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Gardeningjunkie (Mo) on 11/14/2016

Margie- Don't ever assume you only have one form of dermatitis. July 2015 at age 67 I was finally given a name for my eczema rashes and also a reason for my internal taser like stinging under my skin that was driving me out of my mind especially at night, it was Allergic Contact Dermatitis or ACD that was keeping me awake at night. I had to turn my world inside out so as not to be in contact with my Patch Test positives. I detoxed my world from my allergens and got a Kenalog shot and many painful sites cleared up and stopped itching, including my scalp. Yet my wrap around torso rash and itching did not improve. I saw a new dermatologist who took one look and told me I had Grover's. My point is this- perhaps your scalp is not related to the Grover's. Have you had allergic Patch Testing by an allergist? With the information from my testing I replaced my shampoo and conditioners with a product free of the perfumes and preservatives which I am allergic to (VMV Clark wash for hair and body which I order online from VMV). Medicare paid for the testing, it is uncomfortable, but winter is a good time to do it since you can't sweat or get the sites wet for 5 days. You must be off antihistamines. A series of panels is stuck on your upper back, I had 78 sites and reacted to only 5, but that has turned my world upside down, but it has also saved my life. I am sure you know more about Grover's then I do and have probably tried everything I have since you have had it for so long, so can't offer much helpful advice other then pointing out that you shouldn't assume your scalp itch is tied into the Grover's. Yet I had the Patch Testing 3 months before my Grover's rashes started appearing (I had been in the hospital for 5 days) so not sure how they handle a patch test if you have a rash on your back, maybe they could do the panels on your thigh?

Coconut Oil

Posted by Maggie (Plattsburgh, Ny) on 01/28/2017

My doctor recommended UVB lights as well. She said if I can't make it to her office (I have to take a ferry) I could go to a UVB tanning bed for no more than a minute or two once or twice a week and a regular tanning bed for no more than a minute. I haven't tried it yet.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Vonnie (Wyoming) on 04/02/2017

You are supposed to dilute Oregano Essential. It works wonders, but it is very harsh if used without dilution.

Coconut Oil

Posted by Leigh (Tucson, Az) on 06/23/2017

Hello, I use the Oregano straight, without diluting. You should find that just a drop massaged into the eruption will relieve the pain. It's also important to maintain very moist skin. Best to make your own moisturizer using ONLY oils such as avocado, coconut, black seed oil, lecithin, etc. One thing that is missing on the EC website is a differentiation of various types of acantholytic dermatosis (Grover's). Most people have the "transient" variety, which does tend to run it's course and eventually resolve. Mine is "focal" which is chronic. Also, most people are attempting to treat this as a "rash". In fact, it is a cellular defect or faulty programming of the skin cells. As my doc explained: "The cells forget how to bind together, creating a fissure in the skin." Sounds horrible, but you can see why this cannot be treated as a rash. The best we can do at this time is to try to soothe the skin and keep it supple. Hope the drops help! Lorraine

Grover's Disease Remedies

Posted by Mama To Many (Middle, Tennessee, Usa) on 06/05/2013

Hi Lynn Ann, That sounds miserable! I have not experienced this, but have a few thoughts about what I would try if I were in your shoes. I noticed on earth clinic's Grover's Disease page that some have found relief with iodoral. Since iodine deficiency can cause all sorts of problems, it would be something to look into. Since it seems menopause related, possibly, Evening Primrose Oil, internally, might be helpful. 1300mg gel caps daily. They help many with menopause symptoms. Apple Cider Vinegar and Blackstrap molasses help so many people with so many things, adding those to you diet wouldn't hurt and might help. 1-2 T. Of each daily. Lots of water and less sugar are also helpful to many ailments.

To help your immediate problem with itching, you could try oatmeal baths or epsom salt baths. You could also put Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) in a spray bottle and spray it on. It might sting. Try a small spot first. Or dilute 1:1 with water.

I recently made a lotion that is for anti-itch. It works really well for some tick bites that are not being helped by anything else. Here is the recipe:

Natural Anti-Itch Cream:
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons bentonite clay
1 tablespoon (approx. ) witch hazel

How to Make:

Mix sea salt, baking soda, and bentonite clay in a small bowl or jar (nothing metal with the bentonite clay). Slowly add witch hazel. Stirring constantly, until it reaches a creamy consistency. Add essential oils if using.

I added a few drops each of: peppermint, lavender, frankincense, tea tree and patchouli essential oils.

Hope you find some relief soon! Let us know what works for you!

Grover's Disease Remedies

Posted by Trudyg (Waynesboro, Va, Usa) on 06/06/2013

16 eggs? Per day? Wow. Maybe you can answer my question about eggs: If I eat a raw egg, laid by my hen, it's very fresh and I'm not concerned about bacteria--I know it was clean before I cracked it because I'm the one doing the cleaning. But, how long can I hold an egg before being concerned about contamination? I know that hens can lay eggs over a week and then sit on them to hatch, so they don't automatically go bad without refrigeration. So, at what point do I say it's better not to eat it raw?

Grover's Disease Remedies

Posted by Sandy (Lyons,georgia) on 12/13/2013

My suggestion is to take D-Lenolate (olive leaf extract) and bathe the areas with Olive Leaf soap.

Zinc Oxide

Posted by B (Massachusetts) on 03/11/2014

Hi, when and how often do you apply the nappy rash powder? Are you still taking that tablets and having rash free skin?

Zinc Oxide

Posted by John (Virginia) on 12/26/2016

Lawyers are filing class action lawsuits against sellers of talcum powder such as Johnson & Johnson. You may wish to research the reason for this, before going overboard with talcum powder use.

Replace Metal Fillings

Posted by Dan (Philadelphia, Pa.) on 03/27/2017

I had bilateral knee surgery last June and after the implants I noticed the rash and last week it was confirmed by biopsy? Do you have any other information about metals introduced into the body causing Grovers?

Molybdenum

Posted by George (Wall, Nj) on 02/09/2012

Quick relief for grovers itch-Vicks vapo rub-lasts for awhile.

Vitamin B Complex

Posted by Lisa (Lawton, OK) on 12/01/2007
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I was diagnosed with eczema many years ago. The Dr. prescribed some medication, but I didn't want to take it because I was pregnant at the time. Tried Vitamin B-Complex after reading about the benefits. I took 1 in the morning and 1 at night and the eczema started to clear up after about 3 weeks. I then started taking just 1 pill a day and if I get lazy and don't take it for several days, I start feeling the "itch" starting. This might help Jordan with the "itchy bumps". I hope so. I'm somewhat of a petite person; I don't know if body weight would affect the amount of B-complex needed to see possible improvement.

Vitamin B Complex

Posted by Lanae (Mystic Connecticut) on 06/18/2015
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I second that Kerry of Melborne...I too have them on my upper legs, little on lower, but they are not itchy all ALL! I had a bipsy of one of the bumps an d was told it was GROVERS?! So strange to have present itself so differently than from all the others on this blog??!

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by Kevin J (CO) on 07/23/2024

I just was told I had GD. I starting taking Whey Protein (Allmax Isoflex) about 4 months ago. Never had GD before and I'm 74 years young now. Does anybody think the protein caused it? I do not have itching with this so far.

Any thoughts?

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by John (Florida) on 02/18/2023
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I developed Grovers Disease when I had Covid 19, which was confirmed with a biopsy. I had it over my front and back trunk locations. I tried several remedies, and dermatologist prescribed prescriptions, but nothing worked. I finally went to see Dr. William Cole, DO, Sarasota, Florida. He treated me with a proprietary infusion, and medication, and within several weeks, the itching stopped, and the rash began to fade. It continues to fade each week and I would say that it is 90% gone. I believe that my rash was related to my Covid 19 infection, since it occurred at the same time. Dr. Cole believed that my condition was a continuing immune response. It has been seven (7) months since I had Covid and developed the rash. I have read that a lot of cases resolve themselves between 6 to 12 months without any treatment. However, I am truly thankful that I went to see Dr. Cole as I believe his method worked in my particular Covid related disease.

Vitamin A

Posted by Penny (Michigan) on 06/04/2022

Hi Elena - Please confirm you are taking 50,000 IU Vit D? I'm not following your next comment = take Vit D 2000 IU or less because vitamin A depletes Vit D. Please clarify. I've had Grover's for YEARS. It started on my back and is now on my legs. Thanks

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Lisa (Illinois ) on 03/16/2022
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I developed Grover's Disease late June 2021, within 1-2 weeks after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Still experiencing symptoms after close to 10 months.

Gluten-Free Diet

Posted by Julie (OR) on 02/16/2022
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I have been gluten free for 4 years but I still got Grover's. I do not eat licorice because of wheat in it. I wish that being gluten free would have prevented this or cleared it but no luck on that.

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Audrey (NY) on 01/03/2022
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OMG this is exactly what happened to me. About a month after the first Pfizer vaccine I got a rash under my breast line. Then it went away after I went to the dermatologist he gave me a cream and it went away. Then a month later I got rashes all over and the itching was unbearable, They took a skin sample and it turned out to be Grovers disease. I never had anything like this in my life. My doctor told me it was from the vaccine. I am like debilitated from the itching and nothing is helping. I am going to go on the antibiotic and if that doesn't work then prednisone. They say that this disease goes away after 12 months but I have it 9 months now and its getting worse. This is a nightmare.

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Julie (OR) on 02/16/2022

I was just diagnosed with Grover's per biopsies. Husband probably has it as well but not to the degree. Dermatologist gave us prednisone, triaminiclone, clobestal all no help. I wish they would figure out the cause and a treatment that works for this. I took some cilantro tonight because I just read it might help. We had a booster recently but the problem started the end of October. All I can say is good luck.

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Nancy (Va, USA) on 06/06/2022

I was reading your comment and I thought What was a nappy rash? Took me a second and realized you were on the other side of the ocean....We are all in this together..

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by SoCalGirl (California) on 05/28/2022

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with GD. My body runs hot. I did acupuncture for infertility and took my temp daily. My acu dr noticed my core temp was always higher than normal. I started taking herbs to cool the blood. It worked back then for getting pregnant. I am back to acupuncture now and once again am starting the herbs to help cool my blood. I also started birth control again to help level out my hormone fluctuations as many of my outbreaks were right before my period started. My body temp changed then too. Now I am seeing a major difference in the severity of the outbreaks becoming less and less. I would suggest seeing an acupuncturist and discussing this possibility. My derm said it was a great idea as Western medicine really didn't have a cure for GD yet since it is based on body temp.

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by Denise (NV) on 05/31/2023

I also have a ridiculous amount of those purple, cherry angiomas that appear out of nowhere, all over my body, mainly my upper body. Was diagnosed with Grover's disease after a biopsy. Thinking there is definitely a correlation.

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by Jessica (CA) on 11/28/2023

I am waiting for a biopsy to determine Grover's after 3 months of misdiagnosis of folliculitis. I too am noticing tons of cherry angiomas lately! So strange!

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by Sherri (Seattle) on 12/01/2023

Hello,

A few more points to include re: Cherry Angiomas, Bromide & Iodine:

CHERRY ANGIOMA CAUSES: additional causes for cherry angiomas:

1. Aspartame poisoning

2. Detoxing too intensely during a halogen/bromide detox protocol which overloads the body's detoxification pathways. Often, symptoms worsen temporarily before they improve.

To minimize/eliminate detox reactions: increase iodine co-factors, zeolite, fluid intake, kidney support; balance the body's pH, add a complete nutritional program (vitamins & minerals).

The best way to minimize bromine/toxic halogen detox reactions is to ensure adequate use of sea salt, Magnesium chloride supplementation and Vitamin C. Sometimes, one needs to take a 48 hour break from iodine supplementation or lower the Iodine dose and slowly work back up to higher dose.

If severe detox reactions: flush the kidneys of toxins do a SALT FLUSH: in addition to the daily intake of 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt, drink dissolved 1/2 tsp of Celtic sea salt in warm water followed by 12-16 ounces of pure water, repeat this every 45 minutes until copious urination occurs. Repeat each day up to 3 days only to clear detox symptoms. Other salts that can be used: Himalayan Pink Salt, Hawaiian Black Salt, Celtic Gray Salt, ....

Can put a little Lugol's tincture on "Bromine Detox Zits" or cherry angiomas at night and they disappear if caught early.

Some symptoms of the body dumping/detoxing bromine include: increased body odor, cloudy urine, skin eruptions/acne, fatigue, fever, diarrhea, bloat, headache, depression/anxiety, brain fog, muscle aches, .... The odor lasts 1-2 weeks though the cloudy urine may take several months to clear. These detox reactions to iodine occur about 5% of the time.

Some people require up to 2 years of iodine therapy to bring bromide levels down if sodium chloride (sea salt) is not included in the bromine detox program.

IODINE

IODINE FORM TO USE: use a combination of iodine and iodide (i.e., Lugol's = 5% iodine + 10% iodide in water; tincture or capsule). This is important because different endocrine organs & tissues take up different forms of iodine. Example, the breasts and prostate concentrate iodine whereas the thyroid gland and the skin primarily concentrate iodide. Other tissues, including the liver, spleen, kidneys, blood, salivary glands and intestines concentrate either form.

THYROID MEDS - do not take thyroid preparations unless the iodine deficiency has been addressed because it will cause a worse iodine deficiency.

ALLERGY - before using iodine, test for an allergic reaction by doing a skin patch test: apply a small amount of Lugol's to a patch of skin for a reaction (hives, itching, rash). If allergic, take Edgar Cayce's Atomodine tincture, a detoxified form of iodine. Also, most people allergic to iodine are not allergic to iodide.

BROMINE

B intake accelerates iodine deficiency and prevents iodine from binding to its own receptors thus increasing the risk of all thyroid disorders and some cancers since thyroid tissue structure and hormone production requires iodine!

Bromine is a potent inhibitor of thyroid hormone production. And, iodine deficiency accelerates bromide toxicity.

Bromine is considered a potent goitrogen which is a chemical that causes a goiter in the thyroid gland.

Bromine is very slowly eliminated from the body. It binds tightly to the iodine receptors in the body's cells (which are concentrated in the endocrine glands). Also, bromine can bind to the iodine transport cells and damage them! And, the oxidized form of bromide- bromine- is stored in the fat tissues.

Increasing Iodide intake lowers bromide levels in these organs and the SKIN and detoxifies the entire body.

Bromine toxicity (bromism) can be present even with low levels of bromide in the diet.

A low-salt diet exacerbates bromine toxicity.

Bromine toxicity can cause loss of hearing and vegetative lesions on the scalp and face.

More sources of bromine intake:

Carbonated drinks: Mountain Dew, AMP Energy Drink, some Gatorade products, colas, Code Red, Dr. Pepper, HC, Sun Drop, Fanta, Minute Maid Lemonade, Citrus Gatorade, citrus flavored drinks, etc..

Used in computers and automobiles

Used as a preservative in nuts and oils

Used as a fumigant for termites

Medications: Atrovent Inhaler, Atrovent Nasal Spray, Ipratropium Nasal Spray, Pro-Panthine, Pyridostigmine bromide, Spiriva Handihaler, Prozac, Paxil, some meds for bowel and bladder dysfunction, anticonvulsants, some sedatives, plastic products, infant cough syrup, toothpaste and many other prescription drugs.

Sprays on fruits and vegetables.

Cleaners

Potassium Bromate (PB) - PB is still listed as a "safe food additive" by the FDA despite being banned in Europe, the UK, China, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Peru, Brazil and Canada. The CDC lists bromine in the same class as PB, as a TOXIN. PB is used in most bread products in the US and they may disguise its presence with the label "enriched flour". An FDA's limited survey found high levels of bromate in rolls and buns.

AVOID all toxic halogens (chlorine, florine) especially bromine sources, "it is a toxic element and has no place for ingestion in man", Dr D Brownstein.

Sources:

"Iodine, Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live WIthout It", 3rd edition, David Brownstein, MD

"Healing With Iodine", Dr Mark Sircus

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Rita (California) on 06/04/2021

Hi Bill,

Also, the antihistamines (Zyrtec and Benadryl), were recommended by his doctor to get rid of the tremendous "itch", and burning sensation of the skin, while awaiting results of a biopsy to come back. Any suggestions for the itching? As of yesterday, he's now applying Boudreaux's Butt Paste (diaper rash ointment), topically, which was recommended on EC- trying this for calming the rash/itching, and "open" to trying something better. Thank you very much, Rita

Grover's Disease Triggered by Vaccine

Posted by Cynthia (VA) on 06/09/2021

Charity,

I have RA really bad and want to know what you did to heal.

Zinc Oxide

Posted by Robo (New York) on 03/31/2021
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I was diagnosed with Grovers last September. I'm 67 and have never had any skin issues, I'm in great shape but I was very stressed for months when this Disease hit me.

I've tried all the cortisone creams and they have been useless. I tried Chinese medicine, brewing a prescription of dried herbs and roots from an herbalist who cured my fibroids 20 years ago, but gave up after two months of that. My dermatologist tried antibiotics and Zyrtec, but didn't help. It's progressed from my back to stomach to one leg and two shoulders and forearms. It is really uncomfortable, unsightly, and ruins my quality of life.

My doctor injected me with Dupixent last week and it worked for a day. I'll try another injection in a week. It costs $3300, but my health insurance covers it. Has anyone had Grovers go to their face? Or privates? I'm dreading that. I tried the zinc oxide and that seems to have stopped the itch as of today. Thank you, bloggers who suggested that. And, I made my first cilantro smoothie, which tastes great. I am praying this goes away and never comes back. Has that happened to anyone? Why can't they find a cause and a cure for this awful disease?

Zinc Oxide

Posted by Veronica (MI) on 04/01/2021

I have had Grovers for 8 years. It comes and goes. Mine is on my right leg, on the back and inner thigh. I just want to peel my skin off when it is flaring up.

Homeopathy - Natrum Muriaticum 30c

Posted by Renee (Qld ) on 03/24/2023

Do you find this to heal Grover's?? I am battling it at the moment and looking for a homeopathic.

Vitamin A

Posted by Loraine (Queens) on 04/26/2018

Hi Judith: Can you please tell me the name of the vitamin A that you used. My daughter suffers from this horrible issue and nothing seems to be working. I read your post and suddenly feels hopeful again. Thank you so much.

Vitamin A

Posted by Loraine (Queens) on 04/29/2018

Thank you Judy...have a blessed Sunday!!

Vitamin A

Posted by Linda (St Petersburg, Fl) on 05/12/2018

I've started Vitamin A today. How are you doing with it?

Vitamin D

Posted by Colleen (Boston, Ma) on 04/11/2018

I was just diagnosed with Grover's Disease after a skin biopsy at a new Derm's office. I have been struggling with this for the past 3 years on and off but it is consistently on my trunk each month. I'll have a couple days of very few red bumps, then back to them completely overwhelming my stomach and back. Thank you so much for your post. I hope this works for me as it did for you. It's so embarrassing living with this, although it could be worse...and I take nothing for granted. I haven't been able to pinpoint what triggers it, however I am an avid recreational athlete and work out daily so I'm assuming the sweating is the culprit. However I will not forgo taking care of my body for this disease. Let's hope all the ideas I'm receiving from this website are the end all!

Vitamin D

Posted by Carol (Florida ) on 03/30/2024

My dermatologist gave me a prescription cream I use to relieve the itching of Grover's but it really doesn't help. I want to try the vitamin D regime you used. Only thing I have is vitamin D3, is this the same as what you are taking? This itching is driving me crazy. Thanks

Curcumin

Posted by Rob (Virginia Beach, Va) on 01/23/2018 1 posts

Hi, I'm a 47 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Grover's disease. I have had flare ups off and on for over 3 years, but this latest one is by far the worst. Prior to being diagnosed with Grover's, I was prescribed prednisone by my GP. It seemed to help but did not completely disappear. My dermatologist diagnosed Grover's by biopsy, and prescribed hydrocortisone for the itch.

I recently stumbled across an article about an ingredient in Turmeric called Curcumin that seems to help in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. While researching Curcumin I've found that it has powerful anti-inflammatory properties similar to prednisone, along with powerful antioxidants. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with using Curcumin in the treatment Grover's disease.

Thanks!

Vitamin D3

Posted by Jack (Nebr) on 12/16/2017
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Liquid vitamin D-3 400 IU, RUB on skin for relief! I do this twice daily, it really keeps the itching and the red bumps down. Best thing I have found to date. I use a lot more than the 4 drop dosage topically.

Vitamin D3

Posted by Sherry (Scottsdale) on 01/25/2018

I was just diagnosed with Grover's disease today, after months of treatment for eczema and follicular is. Nothing worked. I will try the Vit D3. Thanks for the info!

Grover's Disease Triggers

Posted by jteriod (Vero Beach, Florida) on 08/25/2023

Hello Ben!

Dealing with Grovers, also. Going to dermatologist three times a week for the blu light treatment....not sure how effective it is, as I still itch and have the nasty lesions on back, chest and arms.

Could you please provide the recipe for your Cilantro Smoothie? I would very much appreciate!

Many thanks!

Joni

Medications

Posted by Sysya (Highland, Ca) on 09/22/2017
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The ONLY thing that worked for my grover's has been accutane (you need a prescription).

Seawater

Posted by Penny (Fl) on 09/04/2017

How did the paste work for you? I live in South Florida and had already thought a saltwater swimming pool would be a nice addition to the house. Its better for anyone's skin, than chlorine treated pool water. Thanks.

Multiple Remedies

Posted by Jillian (Eramus) on 06/14/2017

My DH is 74 years old and on a corticosteroid inhaler for emphysema. This stuff has thinned his skin & he has crusty patches that he picks at. One ear practically has a hole in it and it's in his sideburns/beard. Would neem oil help? We've tried acv, vco, oregano oil, colloidal silver, d3 and so much else. I know that his skin sheds toxins b/c he'll get red spots on his back when he has a lung infection--we always know before the dr does. We work on his nutrition but it's hard since he hardly has energy to eat at all and can't chew the raw stuff. We do fix him bone broth and plenty of veg's, low sugar. He can't stop the inhaler or he won't breathe at all. If neem will help, just mix w/ olive oil or something and apply? Thanks.

Diaper Rash Cream

Posted by Veronica (Michigan) on 04/01/2021

coolness does seem to help the itching.

Vitamin A

Posted by Lynn (New Zealand) on 08/09/2017

Hi Pet,

I am interested in trying your Vitamin A dose to heal Grovers. I have had Chronic Grovers for nearly 2 years and would do just about anything to fix it. However, I have read that high doses of preformed (supplemental) Vit A can be toxic and quite dangerous. I would be interested to know how you are doing now and if the process continues to heal and are you now on the daily maintenance dose you stated? Thanks and all the best.

Vitamin A

Posted by Mary Ellen (Oracle, Az) on 04/22/2018

Is it still working? Please update.

Diaper Rash Cream

Posted by Donald (Springfield, Ill) on 09/10/2016
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Grover's Disease. I had this for years and steroid creams prescribed by my Dr. did not work. I started coating my chest and back with diaper rash creme before any activity that would result in intense sweating and it has cured it. I still have scars from previous outbreaks but at least they no longer itch of bleed.

Diaper Rash Cream

Posted by Emma (Va) on 04/11/2017

Please let me know what specific diaper rash cream!!! Desperate here!

Diaper Rash Cream

Posted by Natalie (South West Florida) on 05/15/2018
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Try Triple Paste medicated ointment for diaper rash. It works great

Salt Baths

Posted by Jack (North Platte Ne ) on 06/25/2016
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For grovers disease:

Take salt baths, I use salt, baking soda, and borax. For small flare ups, I make a sea salt solution until it won't dissolve any more salt and apply directly to the outbreaks. This has rescued me.

Salt Baths

Posted by Robert (Palmdale, Ca) on 12/17/2016

How much salt etc ..do you put into the bath?

Vitamin A

Posted by Michele (Texas) on 06/19/2016

Can you PLEASE share the name of the dermatologist friend you mentioned in Manhattan? Thank you.

Vitamin A

Posted by Mike (California, Md) on 07/19/2016

In Natalie's (from Lakeland, FL) post she said she took "50,000 IU of Vitamin A for one week and 100,000 IU of Vitamin A for one week"... Did she mean 50,000 IU per day for one week and 100,000 IU for one week?

Vitamin A

Posted by Brad (St Augustine, Fl) on 01/07/2017

Natalie, thanks for the input. I lived in CA for over 40 years. I moved to Florida 2015. That is when I broke out with GD. I ride bike, and sweat a lot on my chest. I also run into 'no-see-ums' and get several bites each time. Never have I got so many insect bites in my life since living in FL . So it sounds like, heat, sweat and insect bites are the combination of my reaction of GD.

Vitamin A

Posted by Ellen C (Long Island, Ny) on 02/14/2018

Thank you to you Grover's Disease sufferers for this blog. I have been looking for something to treat this annoying and life-interrupting disease. This winter's eruption is my worst ever. Belly and back covered and sooooo itchy. Went back to the Derm MD and got nowhere. Still prescribing steroidal cream which never helps and tells me to moisturize. Ugh! I am at my whits ends with a solution. Like you all, I have tried everything. Only relief I got was from jojoba oil mixed with peppermint essential oil for the itch. The pimply bumps remained. I am going to try the Vitamin A regimen. I, too, am afraid of the high dose toxicity. I am consulting knowledgeable vitamin people about this but want to make sure. I am also going to give a good zinc oxide cream a try. I do get relief in the summer months so while I have been thinking it might be the help of the salt water, it also might be the zinc oxide in my sunscreen. Can't hurt. Tried everything else. Any updates on the Vit A toxicity would be greatly appreciated.

Vitamin A

Posted by Ellen (Long Island Ny) on 02/24/2018

Hi All

so to add to my concern about my vit a concerns about toxicity, My symptoms which were the worst I have ever had since diagnosis in 2010 have subsided. I took 50,000 in of vit A for exactly 10 days. I then remembered I also took an 8 day course of oil of oregano orally at the same time because my itching/ scratching got so bad I was afraid of infection. Now that my symptoms have subsided.......knock wood.....not sure what helped. Confused. Will wait to see if it comes back and will try one remedy at a time.

Vitamin A

Posted by Christine (Ny) on 03/25/2018

He may be referring to Dr. Danzig. I hear his name mentioned constantly in correlation with Grover's and he is located in Manhattan.

Zinc Oxide

Posted by Janet (Idaho) on 01/25/2017

Thank you! I will try it today! I'm 54 (female) and been dealing with it for a year and just had the biopsy last week. Any updates of your experience are appreciated!

Zinc Oxide

Posted by Christine (Chandler, Az) on 03/29/2017

Thank you so much for your post. I am a 45 year old female recently diagnosed and my rash was as severe as yours. Crazy nightmare.

Zinc Oxide

Posted by Christine (Chandler, Az) on 03/29/2017

Thank you so much for your post. I am a 45 year old female recently diagnosed and my rash was as severe as yours. Crazy nightmare.

Grover's Disease
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Grover's Disease: Natural Remedies for Relief