Nail fungus in children is very possible. One of the best parts about your childhood was probably that you were generally very healthy. Children are young so they don’t usually have to suffer through some of the horrible diseases and infections that older people get. Plus, they have parents who take good care of them. But as children get older, parents don’t pay as much attention to their children’s health, assuming that their children can start taking care of themselves.
How do children get Nail Fungus?
Parents especially stop making sure that their children’s feet are always as clean as they should be. When children play in the yard barefoot, as they often do, they are getting their feet dirty and increasing their risk of a nail fungus infection.
Although this might sound crazy to some parents, children can definitely become infected with nail fungus. In fact, people of any age can become infected with nail fungus, young or old. It does not matter if the person is seven, seventeen, or seventy. While it is true that older adults are indeed more likely to become infected, a younger age certainly does not make someone immune to a nail infection.
Some Treatment Options
Some treatment options are topical solutions or oral medication. Topical Solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate under the nail bed. All the fungus must die in order to be cured. Oral medication has a better cure rate but it can lead to liver toxicity. You must constantly have your blood drawn to ensure you do not damage your liver. It can be a dangerous treatment.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
If you have a child with strange-looking nails, make sure not to ignore this. This might mean that your child has been infected with nail fungus. While the nail fungus won’t go away on its own, it can go away with proper treatment. The most effective treatment for nail fungus is using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which is safe for children.
Our nail doctor in Chicago, IL recommends this treatment. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful. To cure your nail fungus, you can schedule a free consultation with a doctor at one of over 160 locations by calling (800) 672-0625, or visiting our website for more information.
