Grover disease with a contagious twist Adrienne C. Jordan, MD, Stephen E. Mercer, MD, PhD, Barry D. Goldman, MD, Patrick O. Emanuel, MBChB Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 65, Issue 1, Pages e19-e21 (July 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.11.031 Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Clinical appearance of lesions, which consisted of numerous 2- to 4-mm erythematous papules with minimal scaling predominantly involving trunk and extremities. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2011 65, e19-e21DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2010.11.031) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 A, Initial histopathologic examination revealed prominent foci of acantholytic dyskeratosis, spongiosis, and a mixed dermal infiltrate consistent with the clinical impression of Grover disease. B, Re-evaluation of biopsy specimen with immunohistochemistry for T palladium revealed numerous spirochetes. (A, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnifications: A, ×100; B, ×600.) Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2011 65, e19-e21DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2010.11.031) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions