Relief of Grovers disease

I have been experiencing itching where raised bumps are that become even worse when the itching becomes extreme.  I have freckles that  are brown, reddish, and dark brown some are even star shaped and they have become raised when the rash comes out.  Before the rash comes out,  I tend to feel chilled  and pins and needles and burning sensation.  This has happened off and on for several years,  this past year it started becoming persistent and interferring in my everyday life that I went to the doctor to have it checked.  After several visits and antihistamines and steroid creams, he did a full range of tests x-ray, bloodwork up, and a biosy of a bump on my back.  Well it came back Grovers disease,  I am really miserable  I have tried so many anti itch potions and creams, steroid creams, vinegar, baking soda, oatmeal, and still cant get through a nights sleep. I am diabetic and the thought of prednisone and adding a fourth diabetic med (Insulin) is just scary to me, as I also have heart disease and am on five different meds for that.  Is Grovers a immunological disorder?  What else can be done for relief already.  By the way I am a 51 fair skinned female.  Sorry for the length of my inquiry.  Thank you for your time.   Donna


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You have my sympathy. There is no cure, but my dermatologist prescribed Xepin ointment which does help. Beware of so-called cures - some have nasty side-effects - steroid creams etc.