Patient's question:
My daughter is 4 and a half years old. She has an infection on her left fingernail, which seems to be a type of onychomycosis. The skin around the nail has hardened and peeled. After testing at Chongqing Children's Hospital, the conclusion was a suspected infection with Trichophyton species. The dermatologist at the hospital also mentioned they had never seen such a case before, and I couldn't find any relevant information online. I am asking for your help to provide some general knowledge about this condition and suggest the correct treatment. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to use topical antifungal medication. The treatment of onychomycosis is relatively difficult. It is advisable to remove the affected nail first. You can use a 40% urea ointment for occlusion, and protect the normal skin with adhesive tape. After one week, the affected nail will soften. After removing the affected nail, apply an antifungal cream locally. Generally, it is necessary to use the medication continuously for more than half a year.