The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of lichen sclerosus.
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?
- Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession?
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptomatology have you noticed?
- How long have these skin changes been present?
- Where are the skin changes localized?
- Is there any itching present?
- Is the affected region frequently sore?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (skin diseases, infections)
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history