Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence and Sub-Ultraviolet Reflectance Dermatoscopy of Grover’s Disease: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study

October 2025 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”

Paweł Pietkiewicz, Cristián Navarrete‐Dechent, Adhikari Adarsha, Carmen Cantisani, Mohamad Goldust, Natalia Salwowska, Norbert Kiss

ultraviolet-induced fluorescence sub-ultraviolet reflectance dermatoscopy Grover’s Disease transient acantholytic dermatosis dermatoscopy

Studysummary In this study, UVFD and sUVRD techniques revealed distinctive characteristics of GD lesions, suggesting that GD might be more common in younger individuals and females than previously thought, possibly due to underdiagnosis. Incorporating dermatoscopy in exams may help improve GD detection and management.

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A retrospective single-center cohort study found that ultraviolet-induced fluorescence and sub-ultraviolet reflectance dermatoscopy effectively characterized the unique features of Grover’s Disease (GD) lesions. The study suggests that GD may affect younger individuals and females more frequently than previously reported, indicating potential underdiagnosis in these populations. Incorporating dermatoscopy into routine examinations could improve the detection and management of GD.

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