Hi all new here,
I've been looking into the military recently but I have some medical issues that I'm sure will dq me and just wanted some clarification. I've had eczema since high school (I'm 32 now) and recently it's been improving, a few years ago I would get red flareups and scaly skin and needed to apply a steroid cream on the affected areas (my face). But more recently I haven't experienced the red flareups and only have the scaly skin. The redness migrated to my neck and even that seems to be improving. I haven't needed the steroid cream for almost a year now and only use face moisturizer which is just as effective.
I was originally interested in the Navy but I read they seem to be more strict on these issues. Now I'm looking into the Army which seems to be more relaxed. I'm thinking of going to a recruiter anyways just to see if it's possible and I have a chance of getting a waiver, but I'm not counting on it. Is there anyone with any insight on current eczema policy? Thanks.
I've been looking into the military recently but I have some medical issues that I'm sure will dq me and just wanted some clarification. I've had eczema since high school (I'm 32 now) and recently it's been improving, a few years ago I would get red flareups and scaly skin and needed to apply a steroid cream on the affected areas (my face). But more recently I haven't experienced the red flareups and only have the scaly skin. The redness migrated to my neck and even that seems to be improving. I haven't needed the steroid cream for almost a year now and only use face moisturizer which is just as effective.
I was originally interested in the Navy but I read they seem to be more strict on these issues. Now I'm looking into the Army which seems to be more relaxed. I'm thinking of going to a recruiter anyways just to see if it's possible and I have a chance of getting a waiver, but I'm not counting on it. Is there anyone with any insight on current eczema policy? Thanks.