Q How much steroid cream should I use on my eczema?
All topical corticosteroids should be used sparingly. You can measure it as fingertip units (FTU) – the amount of cream you can squeeze on to your fingertip from the tip to the first crease. Half an FTU should cover skin the size of your palm; two FTUs are roughly 1g of topical steroid. So, in adults, examples include 1 FTU for hands, knees or elbows, 1.5 FTUs for the feet, including soles,
