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title: "ATCO.MED.B.085 Dermatology — ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, ATCO · Avioverse"
description: "Applicants shall have no established dermatological condition likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence held."
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-med-medical-requirements-for-air-traffic/subpart-b/atco-med-b-085"
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# ATCO.MED.B.085 Dermatology

ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

IR Implementing rule

## ATCO.MED.B.085 Dermatology

Applicants shall have no established dermatological condition likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the [licence](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/licence) held.

IR · ATCO.MED.B.085 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.085 Dermatology

(a) Referral to the [licensing authority](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/licensing-authority) should be made if doubt exists about the fitness of an applicant with eczema (exogenous and endogenous), severe psoriasis, chronic infections, drug-induced or bullous eruptions or urticaria.

(b) Systemic effects of radiation or pharmacological treatment for a dermatological condition should be evaluated before a fit [assessment](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/assessment) may be considered.

(c) An applicant with a skin condition that causes pain, discomfort, irritation or itching may only be assessed as fit if the condition can be controlled and does not interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the [licence](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/licence).

(d) 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.

AMC · AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.085 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

[All rules in SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-med-medical-requirements-for-air-traffic/subpart-b)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.