Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of skin abscess, boil and carbuncle.
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?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What skin changes have you noticed?
- Where is the change localized?
- How long has this skin change been present?
- Has it changed?
- Does the skin change hurt?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms such as fever or a general feeling of illness?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (diabetes mellitus, immunodeficiency).
- Injections (syringes)
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
