NAIL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
During the first few years of life, children’s feet undergo an important phase of development – and nail problems can affect their health and mobility. It is crucial to watch out for signs of childhood nail problems in order to allow feet to develop properly.
CAUSES OF NAIL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
Changes in the nail structure, ingrown toenails and changes in colour can all be signs of underlying problems that require closer attention.
Sometimes children suffer from very specific nail problems – due either to shoes that are too tight, boisterous activity, or maybe a little slip while their nails are being cut. Running about and playing can easily result in a bruised nail, or the nail grows into the nail bed after an injury. Some nail disorders are even hereditary. This means foot and nail care is especially important during childhood, with special attention being paid to nail care.
HOW DO I RECOGNIZE NAIL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN?
Nails that are growing crookedly, an unusual nail structure, or noticeable changes to the colour of a toenail can all be signs of childhood nail problems. It also makes sense to take a closer look at the feet if our little ones are in pain when they walk, or if they are limping. Sometimes we only notice that children have a painful nail when they start behaving differently.
SPECIFIC NAIL AND FOOT CARE FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
When infants suffer from Unguis incarnatus, this is frequently due to uneven wear (e.g. crawling or running “across” the big toe). In cases such as this, it is often sufficient to remove the ingrown corner of the toenail. If it becomes apparent during treatment that use of a nail correction system is advisable, Onyfix Soft is the ideal modelling system because it can be applied without causing any pain or injury. In particular, it should be noted that the risk of nail lysis (= nail loosening) due to excessive force can be ruled out.
USING ONYFIX ON CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Correcting children’s nails requires specific expert knowledge and a gentle approach. In the case of babies and toddlers, Unguis incarnatus often results from uneven wear (e.g. crawling or running “across” the big toe). In cases such as this, it is often sufficient to remove the ingrown corner of the toenail. If it becomes apparent during treatment that use of a nail correction system is advisable, Onyfix Soft is the ideal modelling system because it can be applied to the toenail without causing any pain or injury.
There are trained Onyfix foot care experts who specialize in the needs of young patients. Using gentle methods and innovative technologies, Onyfix enables painless nail correction for children and adolescents. We are especially concerned about promoting foot health among children in order to create a stable basis for their future mobility.
