Grover disease

Skin, nail and hair health
1

Hi.

I have just been told that I have grover disease, located mainly on my upper back with some on sides and chest.

(transient acantholytic dermatosis)

I am a grey haired 70+ guy

What treatment to reduce/deal with itching can any one advise me on.

N.B. any treatment that has an adverse effect on occasional glass of red wine or brandy will not be welcomed.

2

Have you tried topical steroids? What did your doctor suggest? I believe not washing so much helps!!

3

Have you read the info on DermnetNZ?

http://dermnetnz.org/scaly/grovers.html

4

Has your Dermatologist given you anything?  Steroid creams appear to be the first thing to try.

I was prescribed Hydroxyzine - a sedating anti histamine - for when I was itcjng unbearably and that would just make your alcohol more potent.  I actually went off alcohol amongst other things.  It was only when I was put on systemic steroids, that the itching stopped but I have a different disease.