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Posted by Robert (Phoenix, Arizona) on 11/27/2016
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Eating about half a "bunch" of cilantro for three days straight cured my Grover's disease--completely.
Before I knew about cilantro, I controlled the itching by cloning a product from France (Aloplastine) by making a paste of Glycerol 20%; Talc Purified 25%; Zinc Oxide 25%.
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Posted by Ron Charles (Indianapolis) on 07/27/2023
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After reading comments on this site, and on the Mayo Clinic blog for Grover's I tried the Cilantro for my Grovers. My case extended down my arms and legs and was unbearable - causing sleep loss.
My dermatologist was skeptical and chuckled at Cilantro but it does work.
I bought a large high speed blender and do 5 bunches with frozen fruits Ginger & Honey, and then pour this into a plastic pitcher to last all week. I have noticed the itching goes away sometimes and I will reduce my intake and the itching then comes back - but as long as I get about 1 bunch in every 2 days the itching is at a minimum.
In reading about Grover's a good amount - there is some commonality where cause appears to be tied to - Drastic temperature change exposure (to & from Florida trips), exposure to deodorant skin pore clogging soaps, Mercury/Metals (fish etc), Mold, bacteria, or the Shingrix vaccine.
Some have found relief or cure from metal cleansing treatments - but there are cases of people contracting Grovers after metal cleansing treatment. Some have found cure with mold / bacteria treatments. Light sun exposure does seem to help but the ultra ray medical procedure doesn't seem to have much success and the steroid injections provide only temporary relief if any.
Cilantro is very good for the skin and has cleansing filtering properties which may help clear the Metals, Mold, Bacteria enough to temporarily stop the symptoms.
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Posted by Muriel (CA) on 04/01/2023
Melanie, I so wish to express my condolences with the loss of your husband as truly the lossof loved ones is the most difficult pain with which to cope. Sadly too as this stress along with the related obligations no doubt suppresses the immune system.
I am of no help in regard to your questions, but could not let this day pass without offering my concern for your continued resolutions as we all have a plethora of challenges with which to cope.
As this is not site for faith strengtheing
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Posted by Fred (Montana) on 04/05/2022
Hello, any updates on your progress with the cilantro? Thank you!
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Posted by Ed (Minnesota) on 01/08/2022
New to the site and hopeful for the first time in a year of living with this wretched disease. It started about august 2019 and slowly crept around my body. For months I thought it was something else like a bacterial or fungus so I treated the area where the spots were with anti-drugs for both, topically. No help. It reminded me of an outbreak of poison ivy. I had had it bad on my hands and so much of the oil was in my system it broke out on my chest where I sweat. This looked like that and spread the same way.
I started soaking in a good sea salt which was zero help. I got so bad around my trunk I finally went to the doctor's office. He had no idea what it was but prescribed Triamcinolone 1% lotion which gave it very temporary relief from the itch but did nothing to stop further spread. I finally went to a Dermatologist. Had a piece cut off and diagnosed as Grovers. GREAT now I can treat it. He prescribed Calcipotriene .005% Cream which did not stop the spread or rid the symptoms so out of pure desperation I grabbed a tube my wife has had for many years called Vanos cream. It actually did stop the outbreaks and healed much of it so I went to the Derm doc and asked him to prescribe some which he had never heard of but he did find an identical formula called Fluocinonide .001% which worked the same as the Vanose cream It treated the symptom but not the disease. At least it cleans the skin up even if only temporary. So this is what I use for about three days sometimes twice a day.
It really helped but here I am 3:40 in the morning typing this in. Itch was bad tonight even if there is little breakout.
I believe the skin nerves are altered with this GD. Having always had sensitive skin. Not liking it rubbed hard with a brush or exfoliate cloth too hard. Now when this itch is in control I can literally rip it open with my nails and it feels good. I love my two back scratchers so what is going on here.
A squamous cell is one of three forms of epithelial cell found in epithelial and endothelial tissues: squamous, cuboidal, and columnar. All epithelial cells fit tightly next to one another as their primary role is to protect underlying tissues from the external environment. As fluids cannot pass through the gaps between cells thanks to tight junctions, all molecules are forced to travel through epithelial cell membranes. I read where a building block of this protein is an amino acid called L'Cystean. I bought some caps and have used them separately with no success. I still think this has merit but no one knows how much to take to get any changes.
This is where the GD does its thing. It interrupts this layer, separates the cells by breaking down these proteins, and erupts thru the top layers. Our scratching probably enables this so how we scratch may make a difference.
I often will only rub my hand for relief instead of digging my nails for that wonderful itch that needs scratching. I am saying this because awareness may stop us. It has to help because the only thing I have found, Fluocinonide, is not, but I will use it to relieve symptoms to some degree.
I have always loved Cilantro and eat it plenty but have not noticed it having any effect but I am optimistic here. I made a big smoothie today with a big bunch and berries, banana, orange juice, honey. Put in a little protein powder.
I made two smoothies and drank them a few hours apart. Tomorrow will do the same. If this has any effect I will be back.
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Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 01/08/2022
Health-Science-Spirit - Summary of Specific Health problems
Histamine is produced whenever there is a mineral or hydration imbalance and usually involves hives or itching
A hair analysis might pinpoint lack of one mineral or another . Bad gut flora or high cortisol from stress can make absorption of minerals near impossible. Stress causes body to rob peter to pay paul to make cortosol so you can run from the bear. Dhea and Pregnenalone and progesterone and other things lower cortisol.
Eric Berg on you tube has lots of teachings on cortisol.
Calcium needs~ D-3 K-2 all other minerals in balance and borax to go into bones and teeth and Threonine puts enamel on teeth .
Just some random insights you might find some helps . I eat defatted beef liver to keep my body from attacking my liver, maybe pork rinds might help your body stop attacking your skin.
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Posted by william ( Raton N M) on 03/14/2022
I took the Pfizer vaccine in Feb. of 22 and have had itching spots on my chest and back. Where did you get info on heavy metals? Bill
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Posted by Tony S. (Texas) on 06/05/2022
Interesting. I've not heard of anyone developing Grovers from the Pfizer vax. I've taken all 4 of them and it didn't affect my GD at all. Didn't help, nor hurt. I do however have High Iron in my blood. My Dr. detected that a few years ago. So, my guess is that's what's brought my case of GD on. I'm praying that the Cilantro remedy works.. even if it just lowers it to something very manageable and LESS noticeable. Kinda ruins your swim suit look..
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Posted by Joanne (WA) on 08/16/2022
To my knowledge I had never had Grover's. However, it appeared to come on after I had the Pfizer vax for Covid. Not sure if this was just coincidental(?) Right now it is worse than ever. I'm going to try my L-Lysine as it clears my canker sores quickly when they get started. Also, using benadryl spray to try to stop some of the itching. I already am using most of the Rx's mentioned by other posters. Just keep rotating products hoping for the best. ;-) Guess I'll try the cilantro too... what have I got to loose.
Joanne P.
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Posted by Robert B. (Chicago) on 03/28/2021
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I started the cilantro & chlorella smoothie routine 7 days ago on the 21st of March 2021. I put in the blender a full 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro plants straight from Whole Foods (stems and all) plus berries +/-3 or 4 chlorella tablets & pour in some protein drink so it's a drinkable fluid. Despite the huge amount of cilantro in this concoction of +/-16 oz smoothie it tastes great. I have done it for the last 7 mornings without fail.
Sadly, it's had zero impact so far. I promise to report back next week. I just turned 60, white male, very active & healthy. Had a biopsy that confirmed Grover's aka TAD about 10 years ago. It never really goes away. It is 100% limited to my trunk area meaning my core. It is all over my back (Shoulders down to beltline) and on the lower half of my front down to just above my belt line. Head, arms, ass & legs have always been clear. It has never been to itchy but really unsightly. Sucks to have it. Cilantro would be so perfect if it works because it's so good for you in so many other ways and I have always loved the taste of it. So I'm gunna keep trying for at least 8 weeks. Appreciate other comments. Kind regards, Robert from Chicago.
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Posted by Robert (Illinois) on 04/05/2021
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15 Day Cilantro Update:
On it consistently for 15 days with nothing good to report. Zero positive effect on Grovers. Also combined 1/2 bunch daily with Chlorella tabs during this entire time. Zero, nada, nothing. I did however introduce zinc oxide cream about 1/2 way through. Also, zero impact. The zinc oxide actually made it worse as the cream aggravated and made more raw the open sores. What zinc oxide does do is cover it up. So the appearance of the papules while the zinc is on is lessened. Wash it off and there they all are again.
Disappointing but I will continue on the cilantro and Chlorella since they are both great for you and maybe it takes a longer time. Potential chelation benefits are supposedly good too. I will use the zinc oxide cream (effectively diaper cream) sparingly. The cover up from the cream albeit strictly cosmetic is nice if you want to take your shirt off.
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Posted by Charity (Faithville, us) on 07/30/2019
I just bought some cilantro with chlorella liquid and it's suposed to help the detox be less painful. I use lugol's iodine and eat brazil nut for selenium and take minerals in balance and stay hydrated. Mineral imbalance can cause dehydration. It can take 6 months to rehydrate a body. Dehydration causes itching and hives. Grovers is supposed to be from plugged lymph system so the cilantro with chlorella would take some time to clear that up. I don't have grovers, but use cilantro to detox from metal fillings.
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Posted by Kim (United States) on 08/30/2019
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From experience, the liquid and caps do not work nearly as well as the fresh. Please give it another try with at least a cup or two in a smoothie each day.
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Posted by Mike (Washington State) on 02/11/2019
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I just wanted to add my support for cilantro. My terribly itchy Grovers only subsides when I'm eating ~1/2 bunch of cilantro per day. When I go on vacation and can't get it, the itching and bumps come back. When I get home, I eat cilantro regularly again, and it gets better. How can we spread the word to the medical community? It is frustrating that none of our dermatologists are knowledgeable about, and supportive of, the cilantro cure.
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Posted by Kim (Florida) on 01/28/2019
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I am a 55 year old female diagnosed with Grover's about 3 months ago. It has been unbearable for me. The itch and rash covered about 80% of my body. So far the only relief from the itching that I got was using Sarna lotion after a hot shower. It gave me enough relief from the itch to fall asleep. But I'd have to get up during the night to re apply but it isn't as effective as when applied immediately after a shower. The only thing that gave me total relief was from taking 20-30 mg of oral steroids a day! But I felt awful on them. They changed my mood and made me puffy and miserable. I do not want to poison my body any more so I have weaned off of them. My last pill was today but the rash and itch started coming back a couple days ago. I have been drinking a cilantro smoothie with a half bunch of cilantro for the past two days, and have been applying Zinc oxide after showers. So far I can't tell if it's helping, but I will keep it up for a week or so and get back to you. Fingers crossed it will work for me like it has for others.
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Posted by Jeff (Ventura, CA) on 01/27/2019
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I am a 58 year old male that has had Grovers for approximately 11 months. Like others my primary doctor had never heard of this hideous disease, so I went to a dermatologist who did a biopsy. She actually knew when I first took my shirt off just by looking at it. I took many steroid creams and pills the first couple of months to no avail. I decided after nothing worked to stop taking anything bur benadryl and hot showers. I didn't want to poison my body any longer. I know hot showers are not good for the skin either, so limited the water to very warm. I am now trying the cilantro + chlorella. I am 6 days in and have to say the rash on my chest is about 40% gone. The itch however has not receded at all. I will report back unlike some others my progress as time goes on. I hope this is a cure as my life has been negatively altered. I hope everyone else that has this the best of luck.
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Posted by Kim (Florida) on 01/28/2019
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Jeff,
Thanks for the post. I was diagnosed about 3 months ago and it has been HORRIBLE! It was covering about 80% of my body and the itch was unbearable. So far only oral steroids have helped but I don't want to poison my body any more. I have weaned off of the steroids and my last pill was today but I feel the rash and itch slowly coming back. I just started the cilantro two days ago. I am hoping that it will help. I too will let people know if it works or not. I am keeping a positive attitude and hoping for the best.
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Posted by Jeff (Ventura, CA) on 01/30/2019
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9 days and my skin is still improving. I continue to drink Chlorella with a glass of orange juice followed by a smoothie with 1 bunch of Cilantro every morning. The itch has receded about 90%. It still bothers me during the night, but is definitely better then before. Thew rash is about 60% gone. I have added 5,000 IU vitamin d for the last 3 days. It definitely makes me feel sick, but I am not going to stop. I no longer take hot showers as it dries my skin too much. Something strange is happening though. I got about 20 small black very painful skin tags on my lower neck/upper shoulders. They only lasted 2 or 3 days and fell off while showering. I have also lost several skin tags that have been on my neck for years. Maybe that's where the heavy metals are going? Not sure but will report back in a couple of days with an update. There is hope.
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Posted by Dorian (Hartford ct) on 12/18/2019
Keep stems on.
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Posted by Jeff (Ventura CA) on 02/01/2019
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Ava, I use the stems and all. I am still seeing it recede at this time. The itching went to a burning feeling especially on my back. It seemed to get worse at first and then got better. Don't give up, it has tortured me for 11 months.
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Posted by Ava (North Florida) on 02/06/2019
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Jeff,
So happy to hear of your continued success. Thank-you for your update. My smoothie has essentially the same ingredients as yours, minus the Chlorella. I am on day 5, but no help yet so I'll definitely add it. I will keep everyone updated on my progress. I have only been using 1/2 bunch so I'll increase to 1 bunch a day. Best to all!
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Posted by Jeff (Ventura, CA) on 05/07/2019
Natures way powdered chlorella
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Posted by Max (United States) on 01/08/2019
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I am a 51 yr old male from Los Angeles. I have had Grover's for about a year now, very bad, on my back and then creeping up my neck to behind my ears. Doctors could not cure it, prescribed Clobetesol to soothe symptoms: of zero help. I read up about fresh Coriander (cilantro) possibly curing it online -- I have ingested 6 bunches per day in shake for the last 4 days: EPIC SUCCESS!!! Grover's disease is currently 90% GONE all over my body (!!!!) There are still remaining scars and 'receding bumps' but nothing is tender to the touch or itchy AT ALL any more.
My back feels like it is completely new: I had forgotten what a 'normal back' feels like, without constant irritation. The only side effect: my neck is very raw for some reason. Not with Grover's -- there are no bumps -- it feels like a sunburn.
My theory is that the coriander loosened a bunch of heavy metals that are now flowing around in my bloodstream, some exiting through neck pores. For this, I have now added Chlorella which supposedly grab the now-free heavy metals and send them out via normal bodily waste disposal. But the 'raw neck' is a VERY SMALL price to pay for the EPIC SUCCESS of curing the 'incurable' Grover's disease.
It is INSANE that my healthcare professionals did not know about this. This is a CURE for a rare (but not THAT rare) disease, with stunning, immediate, pharmaceutical-like potency. I can only guess that it is because the cure only cost me $15 in cilantro per day -- it is not very profitable.
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Posted by Sally (Muscatine, IA) on 01/23/2019
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Max, I am curious if your Grover's is still under control. I am a 55 year old female and was diagnosed and suffering from the horrendous condition for about 2 months now. It is all over my body and I am miserable and tearing my skin up with the extreme itching. I am trying the cilantro and wondering if you recommend 6 full bunches per day or do you think I could go with a little less and still have success? Thank you
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Posted by James (Co) on 06/11/2018
I have been clear of Grovers since end of April 2018. I eat cilantro three times a week. After 40 years skin has never been this clear. Its gone. It works for me. Juicing and eating whole at the moment. I am trying to see which is most effective? I don't mind eating it but juicing is more convenient.
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Posted by James (Co) on 05/03/2018
Hi Teena,
I am not sure what cilantro has in it but I can say I eat a bunch about every other day now. My bumps are gone I just have red spots from past out break but they are fading. What I notice most is I do not have any itching. I would get hot spots of itching. No more? It's been over 3 weeks. Weather is about the same and I wear same clothes. I am using Amlactin on my body with ingesting cilantro. Spread the word. Maybe heavy metals? But skin biopsy would show heavy metals. As per my dermatologist assistant? Can anyone confirm heavy metals show up in biopsies?
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Posted by Mike (Md) on 07/13/2018
I have had grovers for 8 or so years I have tried everything. I'm headed to store to buy some cilantro. I will keep you posted as to what happens.
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Posted by Sarah (New England) on 04/19/2018
Hi Nicky, so sorry to hear about your itching. Yes, the cilantro works! At least for me....and I'm fortunate as I don't mind the taste. If its too strong just mix it up with a salad and dressing, just be sure to eat a half a bunch or so. Mine cleared up in a few days but I still eat cilantro quite regularly. Its been 4 months for me now and I'm still amazed its gone after sooo many years. All the best to you!! Sarah
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Posted by Lynn (Australia) on 04/21/2018
I have been taking prednisone (dose varies depending how severe the itch gets, I can get down to about 7.5mg a day, but that's the lowest) on and of for nearly a year, more on than off. Nothing else has worked for me, have just started eating coriander, hopefully this may help. Have also started taking more vit d and zinc and vitamin c for cell renewal.
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Posted by Dinah (Bribie Island, Qld) on 04/24/2018 1 posts
I'm a 68 year old female. Just been diagnosed with Grover's disease. Had the rash for 6 weeks...but very little itching luckily. Spent today reading all your individual experiences and remedies. My Dr did a punch biopsy to diagnose. He says he doesn't know anything about the disease other than it's normally older men who get it....:( and is contacting my dermatologist of 20 + years to try and shed some light on the issue. However from all your reports it seems natural remedies are the only way to go. I'm into the cilantro and will see if that helps. The cortisone ointment hasn't had any effect.
The only thing that has changed in my daily life is I have been on a course of strong antibiotics... so am now taking a probiotic. Like the idea of working on a 'cure' from the inside...thanks for all the suggestions. Fingers crossed it doesn't flare up.
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Posted by Laurie (Indiana) on 09/04/2017
Hi, I am a women age 51 recently diagnosed w/grover's. I was reading it may be due to high amounts of Mercury in the body. My Mercury levels are quite high. I had a test several years ago. Cilantro eliminates Mercury but how much? I am thinking about chelation to rid my body of Mercury. Has anyone had any luck?
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Posted by Lynn (Australia) on 03/01/2018
Hi Robyn, I have had Grovers for nearly 12 months, it has been unbearable for the last 2 months. I am on cortisone tablets at the moment, it's the only thing that has helped, plus a sleeping tablet at night. I was the same as you not sleeping and waking around 2 or 3 in the morning and applying freezer packs and cold face washers. I am going to try the cilantro as soon as I can find some. Have a review with dermatologist next week, plus I've been having the light therapy. Hopefully something will come out of all this.
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Posted by Seavid (Los Angeles, Ca) on 07/07/2011
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I've had Grovers for over 10 years. After researching and finding mercury might be a cause I tried eating fresh cilantro ever day for several weeks. To my surprise it has helped more than any of the many other things I have tried. The Grovers is not completely gone but it is the best it has ever been since it appeared. Amazing!
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Posted by Pam (Sun Valley, ID) on 10/14/2024
This is so helpful. I have had a heck of a time since January - 9 months - with a rash on my torso. Numerous doc and derm appt and associated cost pointed to folliculitis. He even biopsy and that was inconclusive. Various antihistamines, cortisone creams, antibiotics failed to do much more than temporary relied. After looking at 1000s of online photos, I came across Grover's. Sadly, the causes are unknown. But my bldg has mold, I am pretty sure. Sulfates are a definite trigger. It's so each at times that I often take melatonin or Benydryl to sleep. I'll be trying your cilantro smoothie tomorrow! Thank you, all!!! Fingers crossed. One question: did the rash tend to migrate to new locations - rom lower back up to mid and they to my side and now my abdomen area. This is over weeks/months and not a fast spread but a progression of where the break out is located. Also, mine is bilateral - what is on one side mirrors the other. Pam
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Posted by Melanie (Katy TX) on 10/25/2022
After seeing six doctors over a period of several months, a biopsy finally confirmed my Grover's Disease in August, 2022. My treatments have included topical and oral steroids and just about everything I've found on this site. I am currently receiving Narrow Band UVB light treatments twice a week and using topical steroids on a limited basis. I am also drinking the cilantro smoothies daily. I have been inconsistent in drinking them, but have started back to daily consumption.
I lost my precious husband in September of 2021 to pancreatic cancer and have been under a tremendous amount of stress during his illness, his death, and in dealing with his loss. I'm sure that stress has contributed to my skin issues. I am a 71 year old female who has never felt, looked or acted old till now!! This disease has aged me in that I have become depressed (of course mostly because of losing my husband), inactive, and unenthusiastic about life in general. Exercise has been difficult in general because if I sweat at all, I itch and breakout. My lesions have cleared up quite a bit, but the itching is ever-present and interferes with my daily life. Hydroxyzine relieves the itching, but makes me very sleepy, so I am hesitant to take it.
Now to the point of this message, my questions:
- Has anyone taken/had success with Rinvoq (an oral medication)?
- Had anyone had good results with light treatments?
- Has anyone seen a correlation between alcohol use and GD? Do I need to give up my two nightly martinis?
I wish you all luck with this unbelievably irritating (and sometimes debilitating) disease!
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Posted by John H. (Atlanta, GA) on 05/13/2022
Once you started this process, how quickly did you start to notice results?
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Posted by Krissy (Rimrock AZ) on 01/04/2023
It was within days!
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Posted by Debi (Nj) on 02/08/2023
What is the herb pharm extract that you got at Whole Foods???
EC: Herb Pharm Cilantro Tincture.
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Posted by Sandra (British Columbia ) on 04/23/2023
Ed...
You are textbook, exact, symptoms that my husband has had since mid December 2022!!! We are going to go with the cilantro shakes a charcoal pills... Please update!
Very interested in your journey. 🙂
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Posted by william (scotland) on 10/26/2021
Hi Charlie. I've had grovers disease for almost two years now.using ointments with not much succes. I've just got seven packets..30grams a packet of coriander leaves.coriander is what we call cilantro over here apparently. Was wanting to know how much of it should a use a day a will get more of it .desperate to try anything. But as a say a don't know how much to use each day. Please let me know how many grams a day you use please..thank you
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Posted by ron (Nevada) on 04/03/2023
Can one take coriander? Can one take cilantro in capsule form?
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Posted by April (Colorado) on 02/24/2020
Hi Vicki,
I noticed your post about using cilantro essential oil topically to help Grover's disease. Are you still getting relief from that? I'm about to begin trying that. I noticed that cilantro essential oil can also be taken orally if diluted with liquid. Have you tried that? It seems like a better alternative to do a "shot" of a liquid instead eating a handful of it everyday.
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Posted by Sol (Boca Raton, Fl.) on 03/02/2019
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I have been on a cilantro smoothie diet for three weeks and have seen almost no difference in this horrible disease. True some of the itching has been reduced but nothing else. l intend staying on it for one more week.
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Posted by Martha (South Florida ) on 07/29/2019
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I live in south Florida as well. Tried cilantro capsules (6 per day) and it did NOTHING...along with gagging over the large capsules, I would burp all day a horrible taste of the herb. Nothing is working and I am entering my 9th month of GD....such an insidious disease. Go to bed itching and wake up itching.
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Posted by Nancy D. (Texas) on 09/26/2019
I hear you Martha! My itching is worse by the day! I've tried all kinds of topicals and anti-itch medicine and oral, Itch meds, over the counter and prescription! I haven't tried the slots open I'm going to! Mine is in combination with hives. The hives come and go at but the groves stays! All I can do is pray! “by his wounds, we are healed." And ask Him how I am to deal with this disease.. Will be praying for you as well!! Blessings ..
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Posted by Nadine (Honolulu) on 10/09/2019
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I've used an organically grown cilantro pesto (bunch of cilantro, walnut, or olive oil, small amount ginger made in a blender or processor) for mercury detox. I took a tablespoon every morning with breakfast and then after a few days added a tablespoon at night with dinner. The pesto can be taken during travel in a plastic container for soft foods for babies (seen at Whole Foods, or Nordstrom rack). It will stay fresh as long as it is chilled. I use freezer packs in an insulated bag with newspaper covering the packs and the containers on all sides so packs stay frozen. **Suggest that research be done on how to safely detox with cilantro**. My "spots" didn't itch, but were incredibly irritating. None of the pharmacy topical prescriptions helped. Apple cider vinegar in a 50/50 solution following when dry with 15% zinc cream for baby diaper rash did help. Also, only can wear loose cotton clothing and need to keep cool (ice packs helped when breakout was at its worst).
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Posted by Ava (North Florida) on 02/02/2019
Jeff, thank-you for the words of encouragement. I plan to keep it up. It is my third day and I had a very bad night. I can't believe this disease. It is absolutely the worse thing I've ever been through. I had never even heard of it till my recent diagnosis. It seems to evolve and spread. Ugh. I will keep everyone posted on my anticipated progress.
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Posted by Kim (Florida) on 02/06/2019
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Jeff,
Thanks again for update. I am on day 10 of Cilantro smoothie (I've been using half bunch with just water and a little sherbet to kill the taste) So far I don't feel or see any improvement, but I will increase to a whole bunch and add the cholorella and change up the ingredients to better match yours and see if that helps. I am off the Prednisone and while I was on it, it cleared up the rash and itching but as soon as I was almost weaned off, the itch came back and new rashes are appearing. But it's not covering my whole body like it was, so MAYBE it's working??? I can't quite be sure yet. I'll update again in a week or so.
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Posted by Reasonableperson (USA) on 05/04/2019
Jeff,
What form/brand of Chlorella do you feel has helped you?
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Posted by Ava (North Florida) on 02/13/2019
Jeff, Unfortunately I am on day 13 and the cilantro smoothies have not helped. Actually the itching and rash both seem to be worse. However I plan to continue in hopes it will work for me as it has for you and others. I hope you continue to improve and that it is working for Kim by now.
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Posted by Kim (Florida) on 02/14/2019
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Jeff and Ava,
Unfortunately for me the smoothies are not working either. I completely weaned off of prednisone and the rash and itchiness came back full force. I went from a half bunch to a whole bunch of Cilantro to no avail. I will continue for a few more weeks, but sadly, I don't think that Cilantro is the miracle cure for me. I am super bummed. This disease is debilitating for me.
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Posted by Kim (Florida) on 02/22/2019
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UPDATE - I couldn't stand the itch , so I went back on Prednisone 1/15/19. I started with 8 pills (40mg) on day 1 and weaned down 1 pill each day for a week until done. But I kept up with the Cilantro (whole bunch) smoothies. I took my last pill yesterday. Usually a couple days before I I am done with the Prednisone (when I'm down to one or two pills a day) , I feel the rash and itch begin to come back. So far, I have no rash or itch! I am not sure if the Cilanto finally started working or if the Prednisone knocked it out. But I am cautiously optimistic that I have it under control. I don't want to jinx myself, but I honestly think the Cilantro did the trick after a little over a month and adjusting the amount to a whole bunch instead of half. It's still early. I promise to update in another week or two and let you all know if I remain itch and rash free.
- On a separate note, I continue to research this disease and found another possible remedy. PABA. It has been found to help many people suffering from other skin conditions, rashes/auto-immune disorders like, sunburn/heat rash, pemphigus (autoimmune disorder causing skin blisters), and dermatomyositis (a muscle disease causing inflammation and skin rash). I also read where other people have tried it for different autoimmune rashes and found success. No specific mention of Grover's Disease, but thought there could be a connection and worth a try. l actually ordered some to try. But it hasn't arrived yet. I also may not need it. But if Grover's comes back I will give it a try.
ps Ava, I gave my contact info to the email provided by moderators. Hope to hear from you soon!
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Posted by Ava (North Florida) on 03/07/2019
Hi Kim, I hope you are still doing better.
I had a strong steroid shot so I have been a little better the last few weeks but am still drinking the cilantro smoothies in hopes it will help. Can't tell yet due to shot. Dermatologist is going to put me on dapsone so I'll let you know after I try it. I am going to resend my contact info to earth clinic in hopes we can talk. Wishing everyone the best.
EC: Hi Ava, we sent you both an email last week. Please check your email.
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Posted by Jason (Canton, GA) on 10/28/2022
I was diagnosed with GD about 4 years ago. Just started cilantro yesterday so hopefully it will help. I was just wondering if anyone experiences more of a burning pain instead of the typical GD rash? My back is red and hot to the touch and burns when I lay in bed.
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Posted by Louis (Loa Altos, Ca., Usa) on 10/03/2018
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I ingested four bunches of cilantro in eight days mixed with some fruits in the blender and I didn't have any relief to my terrible itch... What's wrong???
Louis
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Posted by Philip (Winter Haven, Florida ) on 02/18/2023
Read your post with interest. Been fighting Grover's for months. Dermatologist has given me a steroid shot, antibiotics and prescription topical creams. No help. I'm starting the cilantro smoothie but only cilantro and various juices. Are u certain it's the cilantro and not the other ingredients you put in it? Your post is dated 2018, are u still clear?
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Posted by Patty (The Villages, Fl. 32162) on 02/29/2024
Are you still using the cilantro smoothie every day or just if you have a reappearance of the Grover's Disease?
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Posted by Linda (St Petersburg, Florida) on 11/20/2018
How is your Grover's Disease doing now that you're home again?
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Posted by Carole (Delray Beach, FL) on 02/05/2022
If curing GD is THAT easy, I think you should go on TV on The Doctors and tell the world. Were you diagnosed via biopsy for your Grover's Disease?
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Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 05/01/2018 233 posts
Hello James, great news that you have discovered the healing power of cilantro. Thoughts, I know cilantro is relatively high in vitamin A, I wonder if this is a big factor in the healing, or is it helping because cilantro is a highly recommended (by Ted) for chelating heavy metals from the body (detoxer). Curious...
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Posted by Sonja (New Zealand) on 06/13/2018
Hi James, this is probably a silly question but cilantro is the leaf of the coriander plant? I've just started and hopefully it will work for me as well. I've been using oats in stocking in the shower and to dab on to try to stop my itching and reduce the inflammation. It works for awhile but like everything it needs to be applied regularly. But it is natural and cheap and it works just as well as some of the chemicals solutions.
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Posted by Jim (Mission Viejo, Ca.) on 07/08/2018
Consumed half a bunch of Cilantro every day for 13 days and no improvement. What am I doing wrong??? Need help please.
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Posted by Chelc (Usa) on 09/17/2018
@Mike: What were your results??
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Posted by Jim C (Santa Rosa, Ca) on 03/16/2018
Cilantro seems to reduce symptoms 95%. Anyone know how long to stick with this promising solution? A week, a month?
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Posted by Sarah (New England) on 04/19/2018
Hi Sarah from Lake Villa,
Would love to hear how you made out with the cilantro, please let me know! So hoping it helped you girl!! (Sarah from New England)
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Posted by Josephine (Newburgh ) on 04/10/2018
Going to try cilantro today. Deem only diagnosed but nothing helped! Thank you!
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Posted by Nicky (Bournemouth) on 04/14/2018
hi Sara .I was diagnosed at 43 and nothing has helped me except throwing calamine lotion on to stop the itching when its bad! Have you had any relief from Cilantro? Desperate to find something!
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Posted by Jessica (Mississippi) on 04/20/2018
I am a 46 year old female. Was diagnosed in 2010 and 1st flare up lasted 2 years. Nothing seemed to help. I have had a few annoying flare ups since then that only lasted a couple months. My new flare up is unbearable. Is on my neck back legs and arms. Went to a doctor who gave me RX for prednisone tetracycline some anti itch antihistamine and klonopin! I'm scared to take all these drugs at once but I'm desperate. Has anyone tried these drugs. The side effects look scary. Should I even try them if so many of you say they don't work? I like Cilantro but can't imagine eating it all the time. I'm going to buy some anyway but would love insight into whether these drugs are even worth a try. Help!
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Posted by Dan (Cheriton, Va) on 04/27/2018
Hi. I've had grovers for about a year, then I found this website. I started cilantro 1/2 bunches 2 days ago. Some relief I think on two half bunches. Can you eat more than 1/2 a bunch? If so, does it help?
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Posted by Debi Brett (Los Angeles) on 05/09/2018
I am so happy I read this and going straight out to buy cilantro. I workout a lot so I sweat everyday, something I don't want to give up,
I also eat a lot of fish and was wondering if I have high mercury in my blood. Can anyone tell me if you have to keep eating the cilantro for the rest of your life or once the Grover's has gone it's gone for good. Either way I'm happy to try anything.
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Posted by Michael (Fort Worth, Tx) on 06/07/2017
Robert, how long had you been suffering with Grover's? Did you have a re-occurrence of Grover's after the "cilantro" treatment? Did you eat the cilantro half a bunch once daily for 3 days?
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Posted by Tammy (Valparaiso, In) on 02/05/2018
Michael, Did you try the cilantro? Was it successful?
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Posted by Robyn (Australia) on 02/14/2018
I've had 'Grovers Disease' for almost 2 years now and coupled with 'Bad Burning Legs & Feet' it's so bad around 3am in the morning I resort to Cold Cloths from a little Esky Box containing 'Cold Bricks'. The two problems together are literally driving me crazy. I can get to sleep with one antihistamine tablet and one Lysalon Tablet, but they only last a few hours. I will now try a few of the suggestions on this ' Site '.
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Posted by Cindy L (Marietta, Ga) on 03/23/2018
I was diagnosed with Grover's disease a week ago. I have spots on my stomach and lower back. Today, I went in for follow up because I have a burning sensation going down my leg. There are no spots on my legs. Doc said it's unrelated to the Grover's or the steroid cream I'm using on my stomach. Said it could be the onset of shingles. Anyone have burning in an area where you don't have an outbreak? Thanks.
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Posted by Karen (South Dakota) on 04/03/2021
Your post is from a long time ago. Did you get this cleared up? I have burning on my skin. Not itching and the sensations go up and down my legs and arms. But a skin plug taken says the spots are Grover's.
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Posted by Ildiko (Sd) on 03/28/2018
Yes, I had that! On both of my thighs and using the steroid cream was helpful /or was it/ but after 2 weeks it cleared up and did not come back since.
