Prescription and application adequacy of topical corticosteroids based on the finger‐tip unit method in adult patients with atopic dermatitis: A cross‐sectional study
In patients with atopic dermatitis, about one-third or more had insufficient corticosteroid prescriptions and applications based on FTUs. All healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, dermatologists, and pharmacists, may ensure prescription amounts and provide guidance on application doses that align with FTU methods.
Authors
- Takashi Hirose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3713-3072)
- Ryohei Yamamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5144-6585)
- Takako Yoshida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9287-7499)
- Yoshihiro Ônishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3097-277X)
- Souichiro Suzuki
- Tatsuhiko Suzuki
- Fumi Matsuki
Institutions
- Fukushima Medical University (JP)
- Shohoku College (JP)
- Hospital General Yagüe (ES)
- Takatsuki General Hospital (JP)
- Toranomon Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of General and Family Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.70055
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00