Listing 8.05 · Skin disorders

Dermatitis (e.g. psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrosis)

To be approved under this listing, a claim must meet all of the criteria below — and the medical records have to prove it.

  1. A

    Extensive skin lesions of dermatitis, atopic eczema, or psoriasis persisting at least 3 months despite continuing treatment.

    In plain terms: Do you have severe, widespread psoriasis or eczema persisting at least 3 months despite biologics or other systemic treatment?

    Evidence required:Treating physician report
Read the official SSA text for Listing 8.05

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Source: SSA Listing of Impairments (Blue Book), 20 CFR Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 · Updated 2026-06-18. Criteria paraphrased for readability; see the official SSA text linked above. Not legal or medical advice — whether a specific medical record meets Listing 8.05 is an individualized judgment SSA makes on the evidence.