I used Demyxil as a topical cream for the skin on my feet when I experienced itching, burning, peeling, and an unpleasant odor between my toes after many workouts and closed shoes. My main goal was to stop the nighttime itching, as it was waking me up and causing me to scratch.
The cream came in a tube and was easy to apply without running. I created a simple routine to ensure I didn’t miss it: in the morning after my shower and in the evening before bed. I washed my feet, dried thoroughly between my toes, and then applied a thin layer. I tried applying more at first, but that didn’t help; it just felt heavier on my skin.
How it worked for me
During the first week, I didn’t notice any significant change. The itching decreased slightly, but it was important to me that I no longer scratched until I bled. By the end of the second week, the skin between my toes looked drier in a good way, without that moist and irritated surface that easily cracks. The peeling didn’t disappear immediately, but it became finer.
The most noticeable change came around the third week. The odor significantly reduced, and I was no longer as worried about taking off my shoes at home. The evening itching became less frequent and milder. By the end of the fourth week, the redness at the edges between my toes was less, and the cracks looked shallower. I used it for just over four weeks and rarely missed more than one or two evenings.
I liked the scent of the cream more than I expected. It was fresh, with a slight minty feel and something herbal. It absorbed quickly, which was important to me because I didn’t want greasy marks on my socks or sheets. I left it on for two to three minutes before going to bed.
Sometimes I felt a slight sting right on the cracked areas. It was brief, at most a minute, but it was there. In the first few days, this made me more cautious, especially when the area was raw.
What I didn’t like
- If I applied more, it started to clump when rubbed, especially if I hadn’t dried well.
- It stung on raw areas, which was unpleasant at first.
- It didn’t fix my nails, which I secretly hoped for.
- It requires consistency, which is annoying when you’re tired.
I can’t speak about the composition as a specialist, but from what I read, similar creams usually rely on tea tree oil, salicylic acid, birch extract, and niacinamide. For me, it felt like a combination of slightly drying the wet areas and soothing the irritation. The skin looked more matte and less “sweaty.”
Another important point: Demyxil didn’t solve my problem unless I helped myself. After two pool visits and wet shoes, the discomfort returned within a day or two. When I started changing my socks earlier and airing out my shoes, the effect lasted better. For me, the cream was just part of the care, not a magical solution.
I would recommend it to people with mild to moderate symptoms on the skin of their feet, especially between the toes, if they want something topical that absorbs quickly and is convenient for daily use. It also suits more sensitive skin, but I would be cautious because the stinging on raw areas can be unpleasant. If there is severe inflammation, oozing wounds, many swollen areas, or the problem seriously affects the nails, I personally wouldn’t rely solely on the cream and would seek a consultation.
I didn’t use it as a medicine and didn’t check its registration status. I only observed how my skin reacted. The reaction was mostly good. If I get back into that cycle of workouts, closed shoes, and sweating, I would buy it again. For me, Demyxil gradually reduced the itching and odor and made my skin calmer, but it only works if used regularly and if I don’t leave my feet wet.