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Does Crestor Cause Itchy Blisters On The Body?

I have had very small pimples with a tiny blister that itch like crazy if I scratch them. This has been going on since July and have been seeing a dermatologist, he put me on antibiotics, anti parasites, six and then six more two weeks later, plus creams. One of the byopsy came back with Grovers des ease but I m wondering if Crestor could be causing this? He also is giving me UV Treatments, everything to no prevail.
posted on Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Crestor is a statin drug, that is used to treat high blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Crestor commonly doesn't cause itching and rash, and an allergic reaction to it happens rarely.
However to prove if the symptoms are caused from Crestor you can try to stop using it for some days, and if symptoms improve, you confirm that it is an allergy.
In my opinions these symptoms are typical to Grover's disease(skin biopsy confirm the diagnosis). It causes itchy blisters and is a temporary skin condition.
You can continue using: antihistamines (loratadine), cortisone cream for local relief.

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Does Crestor Cause Itchy Blisters On The Body?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Crestor is a statin drug, that is used to treat high blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Crestor commonly doesn t cause itching and rash, and an allergic reaction to it happens rarely. However to prove if the symptoms are caused from Crestor you can try to stop using it for some days, and if symptoms improve, you confirm that it is an allergy. In my opinions these symptoms are typical to Grover s disease(skin biopsy confirm the diagnosis). It causes itchy blisters and is a temporary skin condition. You can continue using: antihistamines (loratadine), cortisone cream for local relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.