A parent collects hydrocortisone 1% ointment for a child's eczema flare. They are worried about applying too much and ask how to judge the amount.

Question

A parent collects hydrocortisone 1% ointment for a child's eczema flare. They are worried about applying too much and ask how to judge the amount. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Use fingertip-unit guidance and apply thinly to inflamed areas as directed

Answer

Use it instead of emollient over the whole body daily

Answer

Apply until the skin is visibly wet for several hours

Answer

Apply under cling film without advice

Answer

Stop emollients while using hydrocortisone

Topical corticosteroid fingertip unit — GPhC CRA MCQ

A parent collects hydrocortisone 1% ointment for a child's eczema flare. They are worried about applying too much and ask how to judge the amount. What would you advise the patient?