Table 1 Fingertip unit measurement (FTU) required to cover a specific skin area
Area of skin to be treated | Palm-sized | FTUs each dose (adults) | FTUs each dose (child) |
|---|---|---|---|
A hand and fingers (front and back) | About 2 palms | 2 FTUs (1 g) | 1 FTUs (0.5 g) |
Front of chest and abdomen | About 14 palms | 14 FTUs (7 g) | 7 FTUs (3.5 g) |
Back and buttocks | About 14 palms | 14 FTUs (7 g) | 10 FTUs (5 g) |
Face and neck | About 5 palms | 5 FTUs (2.5 g) | 4 FTUs (2 g) |
An entire arm and hand | About 8 palms | 8 FTUs (4 g) | 5 FTUs (2.5 g) |
An entire leg and foot | About 16 palms | 16 FTUs (8 g) | 9 FTUs (4.5 g) |