Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pityriasis simplex capitis (dandruff of the head).
Family history
- Are there any diseases of the skin and/or hair in your family?
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When does dandruff occur more, in summer or in winter?
- Do other symptoms occur in addition to dandruff, such as itching or redness of the skin?
- Do you have weeping skin or pustules (pus accumulation in the skin)?
- In addition, do you have hair loss?
- Do the dandruff occurs clustered when you have enjoyed certain foods?
Vegetative history including dietary history.
- Do you wash your hair regularly? How often?
- What kind of shampoo do you use?
- Do you blow dry your hair regularly?
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
- Do you like to eat sweetened/sugared food?
- Do you like to eat high fat foods?
- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink or drinks and how many glasses per day?
Self history incl. medication history.