US Army and Vitiligo?

Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:37:03 -0500

Is vitiligo a issue for joining the United States Army as a 11B it's mostly just a skin discoloration that hasn't really ever affected me in life nor has it spread much if any in the last 13 years of my life. It's just a little on my hands and around my crotch but my hands are hardly noticable. So I'm just wondering if this will be an Issue with enlisment.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Nov 14 at 2018 2:18 PM

PO3 Michael James — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:18:06 -0500

I would have no idea of what, if any, issue you would have reference to enlistment.. its a pigment discoloration.. (white) .. Overseas, now that's a different story.. your crotch probably will "rot".. and if that's all you suffer from.. Well, good for you.. All sorts of fun, games and possibly HELL will be coming your way.. So brace yourself, and enjoy your health while you still have it !! Good Luck..

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 14 at 2018 3:08 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:08:31 -0500

Ask the recruiter.

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 14 at 2018 5:08 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:08:12 -0500

it's "mostly" just a skin discoloration. what makes up the rest?

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Nov 14 at 2018 8:24 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:24:31 -0500

I doubt it my sons friend just enlisted and had this! When you go to MEPS the Doctor will let you know real quick.