Eczema

[Ty]

Just wondering if anyone knows any Royals with this condition, and how they feel about it on course. I know it can sometimes be linked with Asthma, however I do not have that. I get eczema when taking hot showers and not moisturizing my skin. Also, certain detergents can cause a small red rash. Is this anything to worry about mates ?.

Thanks, Ty.

[gleneagles]

If it stops you doing your job (i.e. running, carrying a shed load of equipment et cetera) then I would definately worry. Bottom line is, if you have ever had to stop training during a run or skipping a day because of pain or fear it will get worse then I would worry as this will obviously hold you back from advancing at the required pace in training.

[degrees of passion]

I'd ask your AFCO about it cos my mates had a bit of chew over this and an asthma issue with his army recruiter,apparantly their a bit anal over it.

[misterpurple]

There have been stories on here about lads failing their medical due to acne on the shoulders (apparently this is because after a day's yomping with a heavy load can exacerbate the condition leading to infection). I'd have thought if you'd passed the medical it shouldn't interfere.

[Ty]

Thanks for the info mates. I live in Canada, so I really can't contact my local AFCO . I generally get it when I've been really dry, such as HOT showers like I said, so I dont think it would cause a problem unless I have some type of allergic reaction to some kit.

degrees of passion, you said a few of your mates had some concerns over this, what was there outcome ?.

[misterpurple]

Thanks for the info mates. I live in Canada, so I really can't contact my local AFCO.

Will you have to come over here to get everything done then??

P.S. Good to see someone from one of the colonies applying to join a real military All the best

[degrees of passion]

The Army are still messing him about because of previously being prescribed an inhaler and temporarily having a flare up on his skin which he's since got cream and sorted. I think he's come across a lot of obstacles in his application and is currently deciding whether it's all worth it.

[GreenFlag]

Just wondering if anyone knows any Royals with this condition, and how they feel about it on course. I know it can sometimes be linked with Asthma, however I do not have that. I get eczema when taking hot showers and not moisturizing my skin. Also, certain detergents can cause a small red rash. Is this anything to worry about mates ?.

Thanks, Ty.

Hi Ty,

Have you not already posted a similar thread about this on prmc.co.uk -

http://prmc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=752&highlight=eczema

Hope your eczema wont effect you getting in mate but dont think the guidelines with regards to eczema are gonna change dude ...

[Ty]

Yes, I do have to come over to get everything done. So I want to make sure it's worth it. My fitness is top notch, just getting over a slight knee injury at the moment. I don't want to come over for the medical and so fourth, just to be denied over something small like Eczema. Im 25 as it is, probly be 26 when I finally get over, so, I really don't want to ditch everything I own here in Canada, but the Marines are my heart and soul at the moment.

That was my post as well mate. I usually hang around the PRMC boards. I just thought I'd check here as well, to see if anyone knows of any Marines that were granted entry. A fellow chap of mine says to not even tell them about it, and if you do somehow get a flare up on course, tell them you never had it till now, and you'll work through it. Not sure if that's a good idea or not. I know the majority of you will say VERY bad idea. I can already see Artist coming down on me for hard just for thinking of it haha.

Cheers mates. Again any info will help !!!.

[Manchester United]

If your ezema does get bad in hot dry conditions what are you going to do if you are in a hot place with Marines, e.g. Afghan?

Just a thought, not trying to crush your dreams

[Ty]

Hot environments are OK mate. Mostly your wearing sunblock, like in iraq and so fourth. Just mainly really shot showers, which dry the skin right out. This summer I stayed in Mexico for over a week. Was a lot of fun, but got a real bad sunburn, forgot to put on sunscreen !! . My only triggers are mainly allergic detergents, which may be the cam cream. However after calling and speaking to an AFCO, a few marines have breakouts, and can buy a special cam for the face thats not as greasy for people with reactions within RT. Maybe Artist can back that up.

Thanks for the consideration though mate. Living in Canada, Im quite use to hot and cold environments, so I can adapt pretty good !. Not only am I looking for some answers from other marines, but I hope this post helps others with this stupid skin condition !!.

[Artist]

Ty

I'm a former Bootneck and to be honest with you, you may have a problem getting into the Corps. I can't think of any bloke I served with who suffered from your malady.

Saying that I could of course be 100% wrong ref you joining. Your best bet is to apply to join and see what the Docs say at your medical.

Artist

[Ty]

Yea, just a pain in the ass coming from Canada and then finding being shipped back home, ya know Artist ?. However it's a disease that's different for every single person, so I really won't know unless I try. I've seen individuals with it quit bad, however mine is very controllable. My question is this, and like I said previously it's pretty god awful dumb, but I want your advice artist. Would you advise me playing stupid in my medical and not declare any skin problems ?. Then just tap on wood that I have no breakouts ?. You can reply in a PM if you want. Again, I know the smart thing is to come clean with anything, however, I hear the medical doctors are so strict these days. Specially over something that might not even come to light, and if it does, I'll be kicked out, and I respect that. Least give me a chance. Any thoughts ?.

[misterpurple]

I hear the medical doctors are so strict these days. Specially over something that might not even come to light, and if it does, I'll be kicked out, and I respect that. Least give me a chance. Any thoughts ?.

It really depends on the Doctor. After disclosing every injury I'd had since day zero my MO said to me "Look, this is something you want to pass. Stop telling me stuff." Having said that, think about the Corps. If you are passed medically fit for service because you lied or kept quiet about a condition and it causes injury or death to you or a colleague how would you feel (for example if your eczema inflames around your shoulders and you can't carry your bergan, resulting in you being an unnecessary burden)? It's a long shot I know, but something to think about.

[Ty]

Mister Purple,

I know exactly what you mean. I don't think something like this would ever stop me from giving my 100%. I can understand perhaps the skin COULD get dry.... itchy flakey, and finally infected. Even then I would be hauling ass over every obstacle. If it did happen in RT, and I felt I would let one of my fellow mates down, I'd walk my own ass out. However as it stands now, I don't see this keeping me down.