Guest Jbino17 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Is Tinea Versicolor going to DQ me on the flight physical, or even the initial physical for ROTC? I know other skin irritations do, but I didn't find anything on here about this one. I'll get into the specifics of my case (very mild) if there is reason for concern later. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctidy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Only problem would be if you are taking a medication for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbino17 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I was thinking about taking an oral pill for it, but it would only be for 2 weeks. I don't have to because I don't mind the skin discoloration. Although it would be nice to know if that would be a factor in a physical. If I do try it and end up off it for awhile then I'll probably be okay right? Would I have to "need" it in order for it to be a problem? Since it's not contagious, even if I have it I supposed I'm in the clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctidy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Are you daft or what?! jbino17: "Since it's not contagious, even if I have it I supposed I'm in the clear." Read what I wrote. The skin condition has nothing to do with it...its the medication. If you took the medication (took is a past tense verb)...it wouldn't be a problem. If you "are taking a medication for it" it (present tense verb which is exactly what I wrote)...it would be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbino17 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hahaha...yes I was daft when I wrote it. Last leg of one really long night. Anyways, thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toner Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thread Revival...slightly different question about Tinea Versicolor. As a flier will going to to the Flight Doc and getting on Diflucan or some oral medication DNIF me? If so, I'll deal with this mild condition...but I was curious if this could be taken care of easily..or if it was going to be a big deal. I took Diflucan a couple of years ago before flying etc and it worked well. I know there are some skin creams and stuff...but I haven't had much success with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseops.Net Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Had this condition several years ago - had to option of taking the pills (would have DNIF'd me back then) - instead opted for the topical treatment (apply Selsun-Blue creme over affected area) and it worked! Bottom Line - the pill will DNIF you while you are on the meds; topical ointment will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toner Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Had this condition several years ago - had to option of taking the pills (would have DNIF'd me back then) - instead opted for the topical treatment (apply Selsun-Blue creme over affected area) and it worked! Bottom Line - the pill will DNIF you while you are on the meds; topical ointment will not. Good to know...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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