Nail fungus and children can happen. Children are generally fairly healthy human beings. They 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.
Children with nail fungus
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. 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.
Despite what some parents think, children can definitely become infected with toenail 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 older adults are indeed more likely to become infected, a younger age certainly does not make someone immune to a nail infection.
If you think that your child has nail fungus, make sure you comfort him or her. While the nail fungus won’t go away on its own, it can go away with proper treatment. Laser nail fungus removal treatment is perfect for children because there is no pain involved and parents don’t have to worry about any painful side effects that could harm the child. There are now nail fungus lasers all over the country so it is easier than ever for children and everyone else to have their nail fungus treated.
Laser Treatment for Nail 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. 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 Austin, TX recommends this treatment for Toenail Fungus. 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.
