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Suggest Remedies For Recurring Grove's Disease On Forehead

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Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Question: I had this once before but I think I now have a recurrence of Grovers appearing on my forehead. Is there really not much to do about this annoying skin condition?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

I kindly request you to upload the images of the lesions on forehead for a better assessment and an accurate guidance.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (13 hours later)
Sorry for my incompetence but can not upload pictures for you. Same small dry lesions wfphich itch a little that I had on my chest last year. They were diagnosed as Grovers., I tried some steroid lotion which did nothing. After 3 months they disappeared but was told they could reoccur. Now, they have appeared on the forehead. What the heck is Grivers and what causes the inflammation ?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (33 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It's an autoimmune disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

This Grover's disease is an autoimmune disorder.

Systemic autoimmunity can cause such rash.

This can frequently relapse.

It's important to avoid states that contribute to it's relapse.

Sweating can precipitate such rash.Hence its important to keep cool and avoid excess physical activity.

Topical steroids can be effective when taken in required doses.

Consider PUVA therapy for frequently relapsing and resistant rash.

It's important to consult your dermatologist for further expert management with regards to above .

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Recurring Grove's Disease On Forehead

Brief Answer: Please upload images Detailed Answer: Hello Sir I can certainly understand your concern. I kindly request you to upload the images of the lesions on forehead for a better assessment and an accurate guidance. Thank you