Medical history (case history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cellulite (orange peel skin).
Family history
- Is there a frequent occurrence of cellulite in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the cellulite been present?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- What do you prefer to eat? Food with high fat content?
- What is your daily fluid intake?
- Do you get enough exercise every day?
- Do you gain and lose weight quickly?
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (connective tissue changes).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
Medication history
- Hormonal contraceptives (contraceptives)
