Daktarin 2% Cream with the active ingrediant Miconazole is effective in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, such as athletes foot, dhobie itch (Jock Itch) and infected nappy rash. Daktarin Cream is used to treat infections of the skin which may appear on the hands feet, outer ear, trunk, groin or scalp. Daktarin Cream works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection and some of the bacteria which may also be present.