Can children have onychomycosis?

Onychomycosis appears thicker than normal nails. People with onychomycosis have nails that are gray and shaped like lime. Since onychomycosis does not cause any particularly obvious symptoms in most people's bodies, many people do not take special treatment methods after suffering from onychomycosis. However, onychomycosis is contagious to a certain extent. Children have low immunity and are easily infected with onychomycosis. However, many parents also wonder whether children can really get onychomycosis?

The current situation is that many adults know that they have onychomycosis. But they are unwilling to take measures to eliminate it. There was once a two-year-old child who was infected by his father. When he went to the doctor, the fungus had already invaded his heels. In even more serious cases, the nails turn gray and thicken to 0.5 cm, as thick as three coins. Moreover, the mold has spread to the buttocks, gluteal crotch and belly, not only putting oneself at risk of paronychia, cellulitis and sepsis, but also becoming a source of infection for family members.

Therefore, the family must create a good sanitary environment. If an adult in the family has onychomycosis, effective methods must be used to eliminate it to avoid infecting children in the family, because children have poorer defense capabilities and are more likely to trigger other diseases. Director Du Xueqin said that if children already have onychomycosis, they should be allowed to take as few oral medications as possible, as these can cause great damage to the children's liver. It is recommended to do a check first and use some external application products to remove it to reduce side effects on the child's body.

What should I do if my child has onychomycosis? What should I pay attention to?

1. Prevent cross infection with family members. Onychomycosis is contagious. If you have onychomycosis, you should be careful to avoid cross-infection with family members, keep your feet clean, and do not share towels, nail clippers and other items with family members.

2. The diet should be coordinated. If you have onychomycosis, you need to eat more high-protein foods to supplement the nutrients needed for the nails. Director Du Xueqin said that you should also eat more fruits and vegetables, which can supplement the vitamins and trace elements needed for nail growth and help improve the resistance of the nails.

3. Find the correct and effective method to eliminate it in time. Onychomycosis has a great impact on life, so if you have onychomycosis, don’t delay it. Discover it early and remove it early to avoid missing the best time.