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