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Suggest Remedy For Grovers Disease

I have spots starting on the trunk of my body they have not improved after seeing a skin specialist who said it was grovers disease I have been using the recommended ointment and fatty cream but it has now moved onto my arms and legs it itches and upsets my sleep I am 67 years old and have not have any skin problems previously it began 10 months ago where else should I go for relief and is there a cure
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Itchy rash not responding to conventional treatment since 10 months, must be evaluated thoroughly...i suggest you to go for a skin biopsy to rule out dermatitis herpetiformis, mycosis fungoides, pityriasis lichenoid chronica, prurigo nodularis.
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Suggest Remedy For Grovers Disease

Itchy rash not responding to conventional treatment since 10 months, must be evaluated thoroughly...i suggest you to go for a skin biopsy to rule out dermatitis herpetiformis, mycosis fungoides, pityriasis lichenoid chronica, prurigo nodularis.