Sensitivity Disorders of the Skin

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Blood, hematopoietic organs – immune system (D50-D90). Polycythemia – disorder in which there are too many red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Diabetes mellitus Funicular myelosis (synonym: funicular spinal disease) – demyelinating disease (degeneration of the posterior cord, lateral cord, and a polyneuropathy/diseases of the peripheral nervous system … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin (normal: intact; abrasions/wounds, redness, hematomas (bruises), scars) and mucous membranes. Gait (fluid, limping). Body or joint posture (upright, bent, gentle posture). Malpositions (deformities, contractures, shortenings). Muscle atrophies (side … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Examination

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose). Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and the obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count [MCV ↑ in alcohol dependence] Differential blood count Inflammatory parameter – CRP (C-reactive … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Test and Diagnosis

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-rays of the cervical spine (cervical spine X-ray). Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT/the spine (spinal CT) -for suspected neurological cause such as apoplexy … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Diagnostic Tests

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

On the skin, the different sensitive qualities can be distinguished: Sensation of touch Movement/force Sense of position Pain sensation Temperature sensation Vibration sensation Sensory disturbances can be divided into: Hypesthesia – decreased sensitivity of the skin in relation to the above qualities. Hyperesthesia – increased sensitivity. Paresthesia (false sensation) Dysesthesia – unpleasant or painful misperception … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of sensitivity disorder. Family history Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long has the sensitivity disorder been present? Please describe your sensation or perception regarding the sensitivity … Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Medical History