Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis.
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What changes in the skin have you noticed?
- Did they occur only in one place or on the whole body?
- How long have these changes been present?
- Was there a triggering moment? Wearing a watch, gloves, jewelry, perfume, etc.?
- Do the skin lesions itch/burn?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms?
- Are you aware of any other skin conditions?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Dental status
- Allergies
- Medication history
Dental status
- Dental crowns (palladium) – in the case of metal contact allergy, exposure to dental crowns with a palladium alloy could play a role
