DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Unit of measurement for determining the amount of ointment, measured from the fingertip to the distal interdigital fold - this makes about 0.5 g of ointment for a diameter of the ointment strand of 5 mm. For cream (instead of ointment) minimally higher amount required. see illustration from Infectopharm Patient Guide.
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
1 FTU is sufficient for about 200-300 cm2 of skin surface. This surface area corresponds approximately to the size of one to two palms. According to the rule of nine from burn medicine, 1 palm covers about 1% of the body surface.
As a rule of thumb or "rule-of-hand", an area of 2 hands (approx. 2% of the body surface) should be treated with 1 FTU (approx. 0.5 g). This means that between 40-50 FTUs are necessary for a whole body therapy.
Body regimens have been developed that suggest the respective number of FTU per limb, etc. For children, other FTU dosages per limb etc. apply.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
Gelmetti C et al. (2014) Atopic dermatitis - all you can do from the outside. Br J Dermatol. Jul 170 Suppl 1:19-24.
Long CC et al (1998) A practical guide to topical therapy in children. Br J Dermatol. 138: 293-296
