L11.1: Transient acantholytic dermatosis [Grover]

The precise cause of this skin disorder is unknown. The skin may have been changed by sunlight, increased sweating, or heat.

Small, red bumps or blisters are often visible on the affected areas of the skin. These skin changes can sometimes crust over. Usually, the skin is very itchy. Chest, neck and upper back are often affected.

This skin disorder often clears up by itself after a few weeks or months.

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