Lotrimin ® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Medicated Foot Powder absorbs sweat and keeps feet dry. Make sure an even spread gets between each toe, and then generally spread lightly over rest of foot with your hand.

However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Daktarin powder. One 2002 study found that applying tea tree oil daily could treat both the symptoms of athlete’s foot and the fungus that causes it within a few weeks. The most effective way to use this treatment may be to dissolve a cup of sea salt into a warm foot bath.

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uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.Daktarin powder is for external use only and should be applied directly to the infected skin and surrounding area. Walking barefoot in locker rooms, around public pools or in shower areas may increase the risk of contracting athlete's foot. Apply the product to the affected skin as directed — usually twice a day until a week after the rash clears up. Both neem oil and neem leaf extracts have incredible antifungal capabilities that can help fight athlete’s foot.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. You can apply the neem oil (or extract) directly to the affected area two to three times a day, massaging it into the skin. You can apply it directly to the affected area or soak your feet in a footbath of 70 percent rubbing alcohol and 30 percent water for 30 minutes.Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol can help kill off the fungus that’s on the surface level of the skin.