Diaper Dermatitis: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of diaper dermatitis.

Family history

Social history

Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What changes have you noticed in the child’s skin? (Skin redness, oozing of the region, pustule formation).
  • Where exactly are these changes located?
  • Since when do they exist?
  • How often do you change your child’s diapers each day?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (infections)
  • Operations
  • Allergies

Medication history

  • Antibiotics