Answer
Cream is less greasy and suits less dry areas. Ointment is greasier and more occlusive, suiting very dry, scaly or cracked skin.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Mometasone Furoate 0.1% w/w Ointment — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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