Grover's Disease

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Synonyms

TAD
Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Grover's disease is a rare, transient skin disorder that consists of small, firm, raised red lesions, most often on the skin of the chest and back. Diagnosis of this disorder becomes apparent under microscopic examination when the loss of the "cement" that holds the skin cells together is observed. Over time, as the skin loses the "cement", the cells separate (lysis). Small blisters containing a watery liquid are present. These blisters tend to group and have a swollen red border around them. Grover's disease is mainly seen in males older than forty or fifty. Its cause is unknown but it is thought to be related to trauma to sun damaged skin.

Resources

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov

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Last Updated: 1/9/2007
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