Finger-tip Units for topical corticosteroids in eczema: do they work in practice?
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2026
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Abstract
The Finger-tip Unit (FTU) has guided topical corticosteroid dosing in eczema since 1991, but does it work in practice? Drawing on published research and parent lived-experience, we highlight confusion around FTU-based guidance, from inconsistent prescribing outcomes to variability in finger size and nozzle standards. We argue the FTU is better suited to clinicians than patients, and call for research comparing it against simpler advice like "apply a thin layer."
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| Authors | Anjali Rameshwaran, Harriet Kelly, Rosie Vincent, Matthew J Ridd |
| Journal | the british journal of dermatology |
| Year | 2026 |
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10.1093/bjd/ljag393
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