The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot).
Family history
- Are there frequent fungal infections in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What changes have you noticed in your feet? On both feet?
- Have you noticed any softening of the spaces between your toes?
- Are the feet dry, scaly and have fine skin cracks?
- Are the affected area on your feet itchy?
- How long have these changes been present?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you often walk barefoot?
- Do you often spend time in public baths, saunas, etc.?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (circulatory disorders, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), nerve disorders, injuries to the foot).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
