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Dermatology guidance material (GM)

Implementing Rules (IRs), Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMCs) and Guidance Material (GM) on skin conditions

The following are the requirements for the medical certification of aircrew, including guidance material issued by the UK CAA Medical Department in relation to the dermatology system.

Implementing Rules	Acceptable Means of Compliance	Guidance Material
MED.B.085 Dermatology
Applicants shall be assessed as unfit, where they have an established dermatological condition which is likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.	CLASS 1 - AMC1 MED.B.085 (a) If doubt exists about the fitness of applicants with eczema (exogenous and endogenous), severe psoriasis, bacterial infections, drug induced or bullous eruptions or urticaria, the AME should refer the case to the medical assessor of the licensing authority. (b) Systemic effects of radiant or pharmacological treatment for a dermatological condition should be reviewed before a fit assessment may be considered. (c) In cases where a dermatological condition is associated with a systemic illness, full consideration should be given to the underlying illness before a fit assessment may be considered. CLASS 2 - AMC2 MED.B.085 In cases where a dermatological condition is associated with a systemic illness, full consideration should be given to the underlying illness before a fit assessment may be considered	Dermatology See Dermatological conditions guidance material. Isotretinoin policy Other relevant documents Malignant melanoma (PDF) in Oncology

Implementing Rules

Acceptable Means of Compliance

Guidance Material

MED.B.085 Dermatology

Applicants shall be assessed as unfit, where they have an established dermatological condition which is likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.

CLASS 1 - AMC1 MED.B.085

(a) If doubt exists about the fitness of applicants with eczema (exogenous and endogenous), severe psoriasis, bacterial infections, drug induced or bullous eruptions or urticaria, the AME should refer the case to the medical assessor of the licensing authority.

(b) Systemic effects of radiant or pharmacological treatment for a dermatological condition should be reviewed before a fit assessment may be considered.

(c) In cases where a dermatological condition is associated with a systemic illness, full consideration should be given to the underlying illness before a fit assessment may be considered.

CLASS 2 - AMC2 MED.B.085

In cases where a dermatological condition is associated with a systemic illness, full consideration should be given to the underlying illness before a fit assessment may be considered