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Acne Medications

  1. Code of Federal Regulations
    • First-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.113(c)
    • Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.213(c)
    • Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.313(c)
  2. Medical History - For applicants using isotretinoin (Accutane), there is a mandatory 2-week waiting period after starting isotretinoin prior to consideration. This medication can be associated with vision and psychiatric side effects of aeromedical concern - specifically decreased night vision/ night blindness and depression. These side-effects can occur even after cessation of isotretinoin. A report must be provided with detailed, specific comment on presence or absence of psychiatric and vision side-effects. The AME must document these findings in Item 60., Comments on History and Findings. See Aeromedical Decision Considerations below.
  3. Aeromedical Decision Considerations
  4. Protocol - N/A
  5. Pharmaceutical Considerations
    1. Aerospace Medical Dispositions, Item 40. Skin
    2. Exam Techniques and Criteria for Qualification, Item 40. Skin

Updated: 2:16 pm ET September 12, 2007