Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of herpes labialis.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- How long have the blisters existed on your lip?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms such as fever, headache?
- How often have you experienced these symptoms?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you suffer from stress?
- Do you take sunbaths more often?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions (immunosuppression; infectious diseases).
- Surgeries
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Medication history
