Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of dandruff and plaques. Family History What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Is there any evidence of … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Medical History
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Ichthyosis, unspecified – genetic disorders with X-linked recessive inheritance resulting in cornification disorders; thickening of the uppermost skin layer, stratum corneum, and visible skin scales; in some forms, the skin is severely reddened Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Age wart (synonyms: seborrheic keratosis; verruca seborrhoica; seborrheic wart). Dermatitis plantaris … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae (white part of the eye). Inspection of skin under Wood light: Wood light (Wood lamp) is used in dermatology to examine … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Examination
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose), if necessary oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) – in recurrent … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Test and Diagnosis
Medical device diagnostics are usually not required. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Inspection of the skin under Wood light: theWood light (Wood lamp) is used in dermatology to examine fluorescent disease foci and pigmentary … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may occur with dandruff or plaques: Leading symptoms Dandruff Areal or plate-like substance proliferation of the skin (= plaque) > 1.0 cm Note: A mycotic (“fungal”) rash is more likely to be asymmetric and have scaly raised edges Associated symptoms Pruritus (itching) Warning signs (red flags) Anamnestic information: Children/adolescents + … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
