Fungal Infections in Children: What Parents Need to Know

It’s an undisputed fact that we are surrounded by fungi, everywhere we go. This is why fungal infections of the skin are so common in both adults and children. However, children are particularly vulnerable to fungal infections because they have thinner and more sensitive skin, plus their immune system is still developing. This makes them more vulnerable to fungal infections of the skin.

The good news for parents is that fungal infections in children can easily be treated with over-the-counter antifungal creams such as Canesten AF Dual Action 1% W/W Cream (15GM) or Care Clotrimazole Cream 1% (20GM).

While fungal infections are very common in children and easily treatable, here are some important things that parents need to know about fungal infections. Keep reading to learn more.

What Is the Most Common Fungal Infection in Children?

Fungal infections of the skin are fairly common among children of all ages and they can pop up on any part of the body. One of the most common fungal skin infections in children is ringworm which appears as a red rash with raised edges in the form of a ring. It can occur on the body or scalp and is very itchy and highly contagious.

Other common fungal skin infections in children include athlete’s foot and jock itch – but these tend to be more common in older children and teens.

What Are Antifungal Creams and How Do They Work?

There are several types of antifungal medicines, most of which can kill fungal infections in just a few days to a week. They come as antifungal creams, sprays, powders, solutions, pessaries, shampoos, oral tablets, and injections. They work by damaging the cells of the fungus, which kills the fungal cell.

Antifungal creams are used to treat fungal infections of the skin, scalp, and nails. They contain one or more of these active ingredients:

·         Clotrimazole

·         Econazole

·         Ketoconazole

·         Miconazole

·         Tioconazole

·         Terbinafine

·         Amorolfine

Antifungal creams come in various different brand names and formulas, such as:

·         Daktacort Hc Cream (15GM)

·         Daktarin Cream [Original Green Pack] (15G)

·         Daktarin Crm Dual Action/Aktiv (30G)

·         Daktarin Gold Crm (15G)

If your child is showing signs of having a fungal skin infection, it can be treated easily with over-the-counter antifungal creams from Pearl Chemist Group. We carry only the top-brands that are guaranteed to offer quick relief from fungal skin infections. Shop today in-store on online!