Thursday, December 11, 2008

Contact dermatitis history

1. Determine the onset – exact time and location of
appearance of lesions
2. Course of dermatitis – progression, recurrence,
remission
3. Topical medicines used
4. Previous therapy and response
5. Work exposure – relation to work, days off,
vacation, duties
6. Other persons having similar dermatitis
7. Hobbies – chemical exposure
8. Topical cosmetics – perfumes, soaps,
sunscreens, toothpaste, nail polish, hair dyes,
etc.
9. Plant exposure – poison ivy, chrysanthemums,
weeds, etc.
10. Chemical exposure – work and home
11. Water exposure – hand washing, job-related
12. Clothing history – underwear, jewelry, watches,
earrings, belts, snaps
13. Atopic history – asthma, eczema, personal
and/or family history
14. Immune status

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