Daktarin Gold Cream works on the outer layer of the skin. It contains the active ingredient miconazole. Even after just one week of treatment, the active ingredient continues to work for weeks & weeks to help keep you free from athlete's foot. Research indicates that the effects of Daktarin Gold lasts for up to eight weeks from the start of the one week treatment. It is the ideal product to treat your symptoms easily & confidentially. It is also used in Jock Itch