Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of impetigo contagiosa (borky lichen).
Family history
- What is the current health status of your relatives?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When did you first notice an infection of the skin?
- What is currently showing:
- Itchy spots on the face?
- Blisters and bubbles with clear contents?
- Smaller and larger pustules?
- A purulent tissue fluid?
- Honey-colored to brownish crust on the face and hairy facial area?
- Pustules in the area of the palms and soles?
- What other complaints do you have?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (infections, immune deficiency).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
