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Grover's disease
I was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris about 2 years ago confirmed with biopsy.After trials of clobetasol and olux-E there was little improvement.I was then placed on plaquenil with improvement to my lichen planopilaris.I developed a severe rash with hives and redness from my neck to my knees,front and back after 9 months of plaquenil. I was taken off plaquenil and used steroid cream with improvement,but the rash did return and I was placed on prednisone. After this failed,my dermatologist did a biopsy resulting in Grover's disease. This is an extremely itchy condition.Even with atarax,halobetasol cream,and calcipotriene cream, the itchiness continues and interrupts my sleep.Zyrtec helps during the day but does not last as long as it did initially. My derm wants me to go back on plaquenil because my planopilaris is worsening and I now have lumps on my head, some of which are painful. My question is two-fold: Is there a relationship between the two diseases? Any causes or cures?
Many thanks for taking time to answer.I'll be seeing my primary this week.Unfortunetly. I have not found the right combination. I start to get a little better and then I flare-up with some different skin eruptions. One thing that remains constant is the itching!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
The link between the two diseases is the autoimmune nature of the disease. In both the cases antibodies are made against skin appendages. This causes inflammatory reaction in skin and scalp. Taking care of one should to some extent help in the other disease. You need to find a mix and match of medications like steroids and plaquenil, using anti-allergic pills, skin soothing lotions containing menthol and calamine and cool compress. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
The link between the two diseases is the autoimmune nature of the disease. In both the cases antibodies are made against skin appendages. This causes inflammatory reaction in skin and scalp. Taking care of one should to some extent help in the other disease. You need to find a mix and match of medications like steroids and plaquenil, using anti-allergic pills, skin soothing lotions containing menthol and calamine and cool compress. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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