Atopic Dermatitis: Natural History, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Table 4

Fingertip unit.

Area that needs treatment	FTUs; (adults)	FTUs; (children 1-2 years)
Face and neck	2.5	1.5
One hand and fingers	1	0.5
One arm, hand, and fingers	4	1.5
Chest and abdomen	7	2
Back and buttocks	7	3
One leg and foot	8	2