In today’s Q&A video I discuss how to use topical creams and ointments.
💜One finger tip unit (FTU) of an adult = 0.5g cream/ointment
💜Adult FTU per adult body site
Face and neck = 2.5 FTU = 1.25g
Trunk (front) or back = 7 FU = 3.5g
One arm = 3 FTU = 1.5g
One hand (both sides) = 1 FTU = 0.5g
One leg = 6 FTU = 3g
One foot = 2 FTU = 1g
💜Adult FTU per 3-11month old child body site
Face and neck = 1 FTU = 0.5g
Arm & hand = 1 FTU = 0.5g
Leg & foot = 1.5 FTU = 0.75g
Trunk (front) = 1 FTU = 0.5g
Back & buttocks = 1.5 FTU = 0.75g
💜Adult FTU per 1-2 year old child body site
Face and neck = 1.5 FTU = 0.75g
Arm & hand = 1.5 FTU = 0.75g
Leg & foot = 2 FTU = 1g
Trunk (front) = 2 FTU = 1g
Back & buttocks = 3 FTU = 1.5g
💜Adult FTU per 3-5 year old child body site
Face and neck = 1.5 FTU = 0.75g
Arm & hand = 2 FTU = 1g
Leg & foot = 3 FTU = 1.5g
Trunk (front) = 3 FTU = 1.5g
Back & buttocks = 3.5 FTU = 1.75g
💜Adult FTU per 6-10 year old child body site
Face and neck = 2 FTU = 1g
Arm & hand = 2.5 FTU = 1.25g
Leg & foot = 4.5 FTU = 2.25g
Trunk (front) = 3.5 FTU = 1.75g
Back & buttocks = 5 FTU = 2.5g
💜References:
Long CC, Finlay AY. The finger-tip unit – a new practical measure. Clin Exp Dermatol.1991;16:444–7.
Long CC, Mills CM, Finlay AY. A practical guide to topical therapy in children. Br J Dermatol. 1998; 138:293–6. Long CC, Mills CM, Finlay AY. A practical guide to topical therapy in children. Br J Dermatol. 1998; 138:293–6.
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