Kills fungus and bacteria and reduces inflammation.
Daktacort is an antifungal treatment available as cream and ointment that can treat bacterial and fungal skin infections, like seborrheic dermatitis. It helps reduce fungal growth and inflammation.
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Daktacort 2%/ 1% w/w cream and ointment treat inflammatory skin conditions caused by fungi and bacteria. It contains two active ingredients, hydrocortisone (which reduces inflammation), and miconazole nitrate (an antifungal and antibacterial agent). Among other skin conditions, it treats seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory condition of the scalp, face, and body folds. The cause of the condition is still unknown, but some suggest it’s linked to an overgrowth of Malassezia (a type of yeast), which results in an impaired immune response, causing inflammation.
Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis include redness, greasy skin with flaking, dandruff (on your eyebrows and facial hair) and itching. Although there's no cure for it, treatments can help with the symptoms.
Daktacort contains 2 active ingredients, hydrocortisone and miconazole nitrate.
Hydrocortisone is a steroid-based ingredient that reduces inflammation and calms your immune system. It works by binding to certain receptors, where it then inhibits the genes that cause an inflammatory and immune response.
Miconazole nitrate is part of an antifungal group called imidazoles. Drugs in this category stop ergosterol being made, which is a main component of fungal cell membranes. Without it, the contents leak out of the cell, preventing fungal growth.
Daktacort effectively treats skin conditions like eczema, ringworm, and dermatitis. It uses two active ingredients to address different issues, one reduces swelling, and the other stops fungal and bacterial growth. This generally makes it more effective than treatments that only contain one or the other. It’s also suitable for treating inflammatory conditions caused by bacteria and yeast.
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To use Daktacort, follow the directions below:
Don't apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. Instead, carry on applying your normal dose at your usual time.
You should start to see some skin improvement within a week of consistent use. However, if your skin still looks and feels the same after seven days, let our clinician know so they can help you decide what to do next.
After your treatment course has ended, stop using it. This is because Daktacort is a steroid, and prolonged steroid use can cause withdrawal symptoms like skin-thinning. So only use it as advised by our clinicians.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 35(6), 348-352.
Corticosteroids. [Updated 2023 May 1]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-.
Antifungals and Drug Resistance. Encyclopedia, 2(4), 1722-1737.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis and Pityrosporum orbiculare: treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp with miconazole-hydrocortisone (Daktacort), miconazole and hydrocortisone. Br J Dermatol. 1986 Jun;114(6):695-700.
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER. Daktacort 2% / 1% w/w cream.
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