General notes on prescribing dermatology products for patients
Quantities
It is recommended that emollients be applied frequently - EVERY 2
HOURS - during the day, particularly when the condition is florid.
In these situations the following quantities for ADULTS for 1 week
are suggested:
EMOLLIENTS
EVERY 2 Hrs |
Creams and Ointments |
Lotions |
Face |
50-100g |
250ml |
Both
hands |
100-200g |
500ml |
Scalp |
100-200g |
500ml |
Both
arms or both legs |
300-500g |
500ml |
|
Trunk
|
1000g |
1000ml |
Groin
and genitalia |
50-100g |
250ml |
The BNF recommended
quantities of EMOLLIENTS to be given to ADULTS for twice
daily application for one week are: |
EMOLLIENTS
TWICE DAILY |
Creams and Ointments |
Lotions |
Face |
15-30g |
100ml |
Both
hands |
25-50g |
200ml |
Scalp |
50-100g |
200ml |
Both arms or both legs |
100-200g |
200ml |
Trunk |
400g |
500ml |
Groin
and genitalia |
15-25g |
100ml |
Note: Patients with eczema/psoriasis should be prescribed 500g-1000g of
emollients weekly.
Don’t forget bath
additives, moisturisers and soap substitutes prescribe generously.
The recommended quantities of STEROIDS to be given to ADULTS for twice
daily application for one week are:
|
STEROIDS/TWICE DAILY
|
Creams and Ointments
|
Prescribing of topical steroids for children
Children, especially babies, are particularly susceptible to side effects. The more potent steroids are contraindicated
in infants less than 1 year, and in general should be avoided in paediatric treatment or if necessary used with
great care for short periods.
1% Hydrocortisone products are safe. |
|
Face
|
15-30g
|
|
Both hands>
|
15-30g
|
|
Scalp
|
15-30g
|
|
Both arms or both legs
|
30-60g
|
|
Trunk
|
100g
|
|
Groin and genitalia
|
15-30g
|
