Psoriasis
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From: panama
Psoriasis
I'm wondering how does the CAA behave towards an applicant affected by some skin deseases such as psoriasis or echzema? Are they a reason of discrimination? And above all, can one be denied a Class 1 medical in those cases?
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From: The Land Downunder
Alberto,
I wouldn't worry if I were you, I have held a class one medical for many years now even though I suffer from mild psoriasis. As above, the doctors I have been to haven't even mentioned it as a problme.
I wouldn't worry if I were you, I have held a class one medical for many years now even though I suffer from mild psoriasis. As above, the doctors I have been to haven't even mentioned it as a problme.
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I suffer from moderate psoriasis but had no problems getting a class 1 (even though I did not go on to a career in flying). The CAA Dr and I had an interesting discussion about it but he did not seem concerned.
I now work in airline operations and have done for many years. Consiquently I have travelled quite a lot. I do find that on long haul trips my skin does become excessively dry, I assume due to the pressurisation.
All the very best !
I now work in airline operations and have done for many years. Consiquently I have travelled quite a lot. I do find that on long haul trips my skin does become excessively dry, I assume due to the pressurisation.
All the very best !
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From: Milton Keynes
Originally Posted by waco
I do find that on long haul trips my skin does become excessively dry, I assume due to the pressurisation.
I have eczema. I've had it since I was two, but I haven't been for a class 1 medical yet. Is there a lower weight restriction for the class 1 medical? I'm just curious as i'm quite light.
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From: Outlawed
I normally have mild or no psoriasis, but had a fairly severe attack when going for initial Class One. As mentioned before, not a problem.
There is a possiblity that later in life you may have problems with psoriatic arthritis. It's a good idea to keep your weight down as this, (so I was told) can be a contributory factor.
There is a possiblity that later in life you may have problems with psoriatic arthritis. It's a good idea to keep your weight down as this, (so I was told) can be a contributory factor.
