Fungi on the feet of children
Cutaneous mycosis is caused by the infection that cause some microscopic fungi on the skin or nails. In Guiainfantil.com we tell you how to detect fungus on the feet of your children, how you can avoid infection and what to do in case the child has an infection such as athlete's foot or ringworm on
Cutaneous mycosis is caused by the infection that cause some microscopic fungi on the skin or nails. In Guiainfantil.com we tell you how to detect fungus on the feet of your children, how you can avoid infection and what to do in case the child has an infection such as athlete's foot or ringworm on the nails.
Fungal infections in children's feet
The most frequent fungal infections in the feet in children are:
- Athlete's foot: this condition causes redness between the toes, and later breaks the skin causing an intense itching. They tend to suffer more often children who usually go to the pool or gym.
- Ringworm on toenails: When affected by this infection, they thicken and deform
To prevent the disease from spreading to the rest of the foot, it is convenient to wash and dry the child's feet correctly and then apply a ointment in the affected area and powders in the antifungal footwear for 2 or 3 weeks.
How to avoid fungal infection in childhood
The infection is caused by direct contact of the feet with any contaminated element or any contaminated surface. To avoid contagion, it is convenient:
- The child should wear appropriate footwear: not too narrow and avoid plastic shoes or synthetic or acrylic shoes with which the feet do not perspire.
- It is convenient that the material of the shoes is natural fabrics.
- Changing shoes often also helps prevent infection.
- Avoid walking barefoot in public places.
- Avoid humidity.
- Favor the aeration of the feet.
- Wash and dry the feet properly, avoiding sweat.
- Avoid abuse of sneakers.
- Wearing flip flops or crabs to go to the pool or the beach.
- If the foot sweats a lot change the child's socks often. Use a towel for the feet and another for the rest of the body.
- Clean the bathtub after each use.
Five symptoms of fungi on the feet of children
- Itching between the toes.
- Cracks in the skin.
- Pain in the affected area.
- White spots appear and the skin is peeled.
- The foot releases heat and bad smell.
What to do in this case? If the child feels a lot of pain, the situation does not improve, the rash spreads or there is pus, it is convenient to go to the pediatrician to assess the treatment.
