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Acne ??
Acne ??
Hey boys. Your all about to get to know me a whole lot better .
I heard that acne can halt your medical exam, and cause you not to get in. Is this true ??. When I run, I get a lot of red spots on my ass, and my legs and thighs from acne. Only some of them form into zits, most are just red spots, but a bunch of them. Look like a running christmas tree !. Anyone here have any idea if this will be a problem in the medical ??.
I heard that acne can halt your medical exam, and cause you not to get in. Is this true ??. When I run, I get a lot of red spots on my ass, and my legs and thighs from acne. Only some of them form into zits, most are just red spots, but a bunch of them. Look like a running christmas tree !. Anyone here have any idea if this will be a problem in the medical ??.
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Zits have never stopped a guy from joining the Corps. Stop worrying.Ty wrote:Hey boys. Your all about to get to know me a whole lot better .
I heard that acne can halt your medical exam, and cause you not to get in. Is this true ??. When I run, I get a lot of red spots on my ass, and my legs and thighs from acne. Only some of them form into zits, most are just red spots, but a bunch of them. Look like a running christmas tree !. Anyone here have any idea if this will be a problem in the medical ??.
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Cheers Artist. Would be a shame to fly over from Canada just to be shunned by something ridiculous as that.Artist wrote:Zits have never stopped a guy from joining the Corps. Stop worrying.Ty wrote:Hey boys. Your all about to get to know me a whole lot better .
I heard that acne can halt your medical exam, and cause you not to get in. Is this true ??. When I run, I get a lot of red spots on my ass, and my legs and thighs from acne. Only some of them form into zits, most are just red spots, but a bunch of them. Look like a running christmas tree !. Anyone here have any idea if this will be a problem in the medical ??.
Artist
Thanks again
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I had my medical a few days ago. I have no medical history of anything, no family history medically and no problems with anything covered on the medical. Apart from one thing!Artist wrote:Zits have never stopped a guy from joining the Corps. Stop worrying.Ty wrote:Hey boys. Your all about to get to know me a whole lot better .
I heard that acne can halt your medical exam, and cause you not to get in. Is this true ??. When I run, I get a lot of red spots on my ass, and my legs and thighs from acne. Only some of them form into zits, most are just red spots, but a bunch of them. Look like a running christmas tree !. Anyone here have any idea if this will be a problem in the medical ??.
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My face is clear, so are my arms/chest and neck. However, I have a few very small spots on my shoulder/back. They aren't sore, they certainly aren't the pussy type spots either.
The doc said something like this..
"I'm very sorry but I'm not able to pass you medically fit."
I was like what??
He said "You have a small amount of acne on your back, and that could potentially get worse. I'm going to have to contact your GP."
I was and am shocked.. not sure what to do now. Gotta just wait..
Knowing my GP was going to be receiving a letter I decided to book an appointment. Managed to get it today, so had a chat with my doc. He had received the letter that day so he had a quick read and talked it over with me briefly.
It said that I am temporarily medically unfit (which is a slight relief, seems it's a bit different than actually failing the medical. It also said that I would remain temporarily medically unfit until it had "completely cleared".
Before I went to see my doc I had a look around the net and found the medical guidance notes for the medical on a similar forum. It says:
My doc said he will reply and find out anything more he can.
It said that I am temporarily medically unfit (which is a slight relief, seems it's a bit different than actually failing the medical. It also said that I would remain temporarily medically unfit until it had "completely cleared".
Before I went to see my doc I had a look around the net and found the medical guidance notes for the medical on a similar forum. It says:
Now I appreciate they are only guidance, and I presume the medical doctor based his decision on it. But My situation (and my doctor agreed) is far from 'severe'.Skin disorders
Chronic eczema or dermatitis. Severe psoriasis. Severe acne.
My doc said he will reply and find out anything more he can.
He did mention he could put me on that, but said "It's very toxic stuff." and didn't seem to be selling it to me!rossy-d wrote:Ask your doc for roaccutane. It's one of the strongest treatment you can get but clears all after about 6 month, give or take how bad it is. Does the trick, well good. Although your not supposed to drink on em, but it's not in the front of your mind and can easily forget
I of course want to get rid of it asap because it seems I can't go any further in the application until it's cleared. But I've heard Roaccutane is seriously strong, is it worth the risk of getting side effects? Apparently it's only usually prescribed for people suffering really badly, seems a bit over the top for how bad mine is..
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It really is only used as a last resort, and I wouldn't take it unless your acne was seriously bad and you'd already tried everything else.
(By bad, I mean masses of big red painful lumps, not just spots)
If it's just on your back and shoulders, you could try a body wash that contains salicylic acid, I know Neutrogena used to do one, not sure if they still do.
Otherwise, and I wouldn't normally recommend this, but sunbeds can actually help on a temporary basis. Just use a sun cream which says 'non-comedogenic' on the label.
Personally, I would say your doc is being really over the top, and a few spots should certainly not stop you joining up.
(By bad, I mean masses of big red painful lumps, not just spots)
If it's just on your back and shoulders, you could try a body wash that contains salicylic acid, I know Neutrogena used to do one, not sure if they still do.
Otherwise, and I wouldn't normally recommend this, but sunbeds can actually help on a temporary basis. Just use a sun cream which says 'non-comedogenic' on the label.
Personally, I would say your doc is being really over the top, and a few spots should certainly not stop you joining up.
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It's because of the kit you'll be wearing... Webbing, daysack CBA etc. When you move it chaffes, which will aggravate any infection / acne / whatever you've got on that particular area.
It may not be severe now, but it probably will be after a good ol' fashioned flanking. You know... The kind with the oggin and sand and logs and stuff.
Good times.
It may not be severe now, but it probably will be after a good ol' fashioned flanking. You know... The kind with the oggin and sand and logs and stuff.
Good times.
Roll off...?
I wonder if you are able to be on a roaccutane medication and still be in the Marines ?, Im currently taking it. I have been for almost 2 years, just 1 pill a day. If I stop taking it, within 2 weeks I start to break out again !. Long as Im on it, everythings perfect.
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Hi everyone. I used to be in the RAF but am looking to enlist in the Army. However I have mild acne on my back and shoulders, which I am on prescription for.
Has anyone ever been turned down for this?
Any help would be great as this is adult acne and I feel as thought I might be turned down permanently.
Has anyone ever been turned down for this?
Any help would be great as this is adult acne and I feel as thought I might be turned down permanently.