This One DID Help the Itch and Solve the Problem! (Daktarin Activ Dual Action Spray Powder)

Member Name: lel1969

Product:	Daktarin Activ Dual Action Spray Powder
Date:	25/02/09 (325 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Really works and fast

Disadvantages: None

I recently wrote a review on Scholl Athlete's Foot Cream and how disappointed I was when it didn't work. The recent bout of freezing weather has aggravated my symptoms again, or perhaps it's me aggravating them again with the car heater blasting hot air down on to my feet again!! Anyway I decided to try a different treatment this time as the itch was becoming unbearable again. On my last Athlete's Foot Treatment review I was given some friendly advice from "duncantorr" to perhaps try Daktarin (thanks for that!) so off I went to my local Tesco to try and find some. I did not want a cream treatment this time as I felt the cream only worsened my symptoms by keeping my feet feeling moist and sticky and after the initial cooling effect of the cream had worn off, it only seemed to aid in making the itch even more unbearable!

==A Bit About Athlete's Foot==

Athlete's Foot is produced by a fungus called "Tinea Pedis". Anyone of any age can be affected by this fungus. The fungus thrives in warm moist areas such as the folds of skin around our toes. It can be very easily picked up at your local swimming pool where the fungus loves the floor of the changing rooms, where it is warm and there are lots of little areas of moist tiling where it lies in wait ready to pounce on your feet as you splash your way to your locker. The best way to try and stay clear of Athlete's Foot is by keeping your feet clean and dry, wearing cotton socks and using flip flops in the changing rooms at the swimming. If you are unlucky enough to suffer from Athlete's Foot then it will need to be treated in order for it to clear up, and treatment should be continued for at least 2 weeks after symptoms have disappeared, just to help avoid the problem re-occurring.

==A Bit About Daktarin Activ Spray Powder==

There were quite a lot of different treatments available in Tesco, from creams and talcs, to ointments and sprays. After having a good look at what each product claimed to offer I decided to opt for the Daktarin Activ Powder Spray. I quite liked the idea of a spray as I felt this would be easy to apply to the affected areas, without me having to touch them, as touching can often aggravate the symptoms making the itch worse. I also liked the idea of a powder spray as I had visions of a powder helping to keep my feet dry.

The spray comes in an aerosol can with a clear plastic lid. The front of the can is quite brightly coloured with the background being a vibrant, eye-catching yellow, there is then a picture of bright blue feet with the areas most affected by Athlete's Foot, around the toe area, highlighted in red. The front of the can states that this product is clinically proven to help Athlete's Foot. On the back of the can there is a whole lot of writing, which after reading made me quite apprehensive about using the product! It explains in detail that you should not use this product if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant or breast-feeding. You should contact your GP before use if you are using certain medications used in the slowing down of blood clotting. You should obviously not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Very rarely severe allergic reactions may occur. And of course, if any side effects occur then you should stop use immediately and you should contact your GP if the symptoms persist. Care should always be taken with a spray and should only be used on your feet. If the spray does however get into your eyes nose etc then it should be washed off immediately. I suppose they are just covering themselves and if any of these cases did occur then hopefully common sense would prevail.

==Using the Spray Powder==

Making sure my feet were clean and dry before use, I shook the can well, I spread my toes apart and holding the can approximately 3 inches from my skin (as directed) I sprayed liberally both across the front of my toes and the back of my toes ensuring that they were well coated with the powder. My toes initially felt freezing cold when the spray hit them, this was quite good as it immediately helped to cool and soothe the itch, the coolness soon wore off leaving my toes coated with a white powder. I found I got the best results spraying the powder onto my toes over the bath, just to avoid any unnecessary powder landing on the carpet or furnishings. I really liked the way this powder attached to my toes. If I had just bought an ordinary tub of powder as opposed to a spray powder it can be quite messy with lots of excess powder being wasted and basically making a mess. With the spray powder, the powder actually attached itself to my toes and the affected skin with little or no excess powder being wasted. I would however suggest wearing socks or slippers after application as I did find that some of the powder did transfer to the carpet as I walked.

==The Results==

As directed, I applied the spray powder twice daily. As I said before on initial application the cooling effect of the spray really helped calm the itch down. The powder helped to keep my toes dry and the spray ensured that only the right amount of powder was used. I must admit that as soon as I started using this spray I was aware of it helping my symptoms, the itch was practically gone right from the start of the treatment with the red, tender skin calming at a steady pace and looking and feeling as it should within 2 days of starting treatment. I would definitely recommend this treatment in the management of Athlete's Foot. For me it was a very quick and super efficient treatment, which helped my Athlete's Foot very quickly. This spray can also be very useful in the prevention of the symptoms returning by spraying daily directly into you socks, shoes and slippers.

==Allergy Alert==

A this product clearly states that it should not be used if you are allergic to any of the ingredients I have listed them as follows:

Micronazole Nitrate, Talc, Alcohol, Sorbitan, Stearalkonium and Hydrocarbon non-CFC Propellant.

I bought the Daktarin Spray Powder 100g can from Tesco at £3.38.

Overall a very effective treatment, which gets 5 stars from me.

©lel1969

Summary: Easy to use and fast acting.