Can children get onychomycosis?

Most people think that onychomycosis is a disease that only adults are infected with, and children will not be infected at all. In fact, children may also get onychomycosis, because when children are young, they will have a strong curiosity about everything and will scratch with their hands, and sometimes they will be infected by fungi, especially children with low immunity. So, will children get onychomycosis?

The healthy growth of children is what parents are most concerned about. Onychomycosis has a great impact on the growth of children. Parents should take timely prevention and treatment measures. So why do children get onychomycosis?

The symptoms of onychomycosis generally include the nails losing their luster, becoming cloudy and opaque, and gradually forming cracks, thickening, and becoming brittle, and completely gray or brown. Over time, this can lead to separation of the nail bed. Onychomycosis generally occurs in adults and relatively rarely in children. However, in recent years, more and more children have suffered from onychomycosis. So why do children 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, families 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, try to let them take fewer oral medications, which will cause great damage to the child'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. You should also eat more fruits and vegetables to 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.