Eczema: Topical Steroids Flashcards
What is a mild topical steroid?
Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%
What are 2 moderate topical steroids?
- Betamethasone valerate 0.025% (Betnovate RD)
- Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% (Eumovate)
What are some potent corticosteroids?
Fluticasone propionate 0.05% (Cutivate)
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% (Betnovate)
What is a very potent corticosteroid?
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Dermovate)
What is the finger tip rule?
1 finger tip unit (FTU) = 0.5g
It is a sufficient area to treat the skin area about twice that of the flat of an adult hand.
How many finger tip units per dose for the hands and fingers (front and back)?
1 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for a foot (all over)?
2 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for the front of the chest and abdomen?
7 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for the back and buttocks?
7 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for the face and neck?
2.5 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for the entire arm and hand?
4 FTU
How many finger tip units per dose for an entire leg and foot?
8 FTU
How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:
The face and neck?
15 to 30 g
How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:
Both hands
15 to 30 g
How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:
The scalp?
15 to 30 gramsq
