Children with nail fungus can be a difficult infection to manage. When you’re in your 20’s you feel like nothing can stop you. If you get sick you’ll probably just shrug it off. It’s usually no big deal. Your body will more than likely be able to fight off your illness in a matter of days. But you probably weren’t always like this.

Nail Fungus on Children

Back when you were just a child you would hate getting sick. If you were infected with nail fungus back then it would have been even worse than a common cold.

Contrary to popular belief, children are not immune from becoming infected with nail fungus. In fact, it does not matter how old you are. People of any age can become infected with nail fungus. Older adults are indeed more likely to become infected due to their weakened immune systems. Even people in their 20’s can be infected. Children are no exception either.

For a parent who has a child with nail fungus, you will need to prepare them for what to expect. Another child becomes aware of the fungus. Teasing might not only make a child upset at the time of the attack but also cause deeper emotional trauma later in life. In addition, you should also explain to the child that it will be possible for the nail fungus to go away, but it will likely take some time and treatment will be required. Laser treatment will most likely be the best kind of treatment for your child because of how quick, safe and painless it is.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication. 

Our nail doctor in Longmont, CO 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.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.