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Grover disease tran·sient a·can·tho·lyt·ic der·ma·to·sisa pruritic papular eruption, with histologic suprabasal acantholysis, of the chest, with scattered lesions of the back and lateral aspects of the extremities, lasting from a few weeks to several months; seen predominantly in males over 40. Synonym(s): Grover diseasetran·si·ent a·can·tho·lyt·ic der·ma·to·sis (tran'sē-ĕnt a-kan'thŏ-lit'ik dĕr'mă-tō'sis) A pruritic papular eruption of the chest, with scattered lesions of the back and lateral aspects of the limbs, lasting from weeks to months; seen predominantly in men older than 40 years of age.
Synonym(s): Grover disease. Grover disease (grōv′ĕr) [R. W. Grover, contemporary U.S. dermatologist] A common itchy (pruritic) condition of sudden onset, characterized by a few or numerous smooth or warty papules, vesicles, eczematous plaques, or shiny translucent nodules. The pruritus may be mild or severe and is aggravated by heat. Even though the condition is self-limiting, it may last months or years. TreatmentThe patient should be treated symptomatically. Heat and sweat-inducing activities should be avoided. Retinoic acid may be helpful. Grover, Ralph W., U.S. dermatologist, 1920–. Grover disease - a pruritic papular eruption. Synonym(s): transient acantholytic dermatosis |