My 3 Month Old Has Fungus on One of Her Nails!

Hi L.:
I know this will sound weird, but dab some listerine (yes, the mouthwash listerine) on it a couple of times a day and that may help. My 14 month old daughter had a wierd fungus thing on her big toe nail (it became yellow, very thick and seemed to stop growing). I started putting listerine on it and now it is starting to grow and look normal.
Good luck!

My son also got an infection on his thumb at about 14 months. He loved his thumb. In order to treat the thumb we had oral medication for a deep infection. The doctor suggested that I sew socks to his Tshirt to try and keep the hand drier and keep the saliva off the thumb. It helped some. I don't remember if it was a fungal or a bacterial infection but his thumb was red and swollen and looked very painful. The temporary sock solution seems to have helped as he was aggravated by not being able to suck his thumb as much. His thumb did heal after a couple of weeks. He finally quit about age three when he went to preschool. I did not notice any medical after effects of the medication. Topicals didn't help. The oral medication did work. I just can't remember what it was. You can ask for a second opinion. You can try to keep her hand in a mitten to prevent saliva from getting on it. I don't know what else to suggest. Good luck. It will get better.

Just rub Tea Tree Oil on it twice a day for about a week, it will clear right up. You can get it at Henry's or Mother's. Any health food store will have it.

i hope this will help i took lamisil for 2 month while i was pregnant i did not know i was pregnant and my baby is now 2 years old and she seems perfectly fine my doctr told me it should be okay in the some years he has been a doctor he has never had anyone complain about any side effects it has
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L., I have had fungus under my fake nails before and I use Fung Off. Its a topical solution that can be found at the beauty supply store. Good luck

Try Tea Tree Oil

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What is she getting her hands on that would give her fungas? You need to make her environment extra clean. You may want to put a small bandaid on her finger. It wont taste good, but it should deter her from putting her that finger in her mouth.

Put tea tree oil on it several times a day. Cover with a band aid then put the baby mittens over the whole hand so she does not put her hand in her mouth and transfer the infection. The tea tree oil is odiforous but works wonders and will not harm her in any way, it works on almost everything and is all natural. I get it from Trader Joe's or Target.

Hi L.,

Nail fungus is an outward sign of an inner imbalance of natural bacteria and intestinal flora. You didn't say whether you were nursing or giving formula.

Two suggestions:

If you are giving her baby foods and formula, incorporate some organic coconut milk into her diet. Coconut milk is the BEST natural antifungal (contains caprylic acid) and may clear the problem on its own.

Also consider high-quality probiotics (refrigerated strength), though you would need to give a very small dose to one so young. But the imbalanced intestinal flora are the underlying reason why the fungus is allowed to fluorish.

Please try these natural alternatives before you start medicating.

Best of luck!

S. I., L.Ac.
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I would put baby gloves on her until it heals (but ask your doctor to make sure if this will be okay). You can find the gloves anywhere. They sell'em at Target, Babies R Us etc.

my husband used the medication for fungus in his tonails. he suffered with this for years. It was pretty bad, and embarrassing for him. He didn't wear sandals. The medicine cleared it right up. I think the risk of liver problems is very rare. Although I have never heard of giving it to a baby, I'm sure the dosage would be much smaller and safe.

Okay, My son is now 13 months old, his toenails on his big toes have been super thin and brittle since he was born. Recently, his big toe toenails both broke off at the cuticle, causing bleeding and of course un-comfortableness for my LO. I took him to a podiatrist today, and apparently he had a nail fungus that can apparently be transported at childbirth. NOW, that being said, I have no std's, infecetions, etc... in fact i was taken back when the doc told me that!!! He laughed smiled and said "dont worry, its not your fault and your fine, thats just part of what can happen during childbirth". Geez, if I wouldve know, i wouldve had them put that goopy stuff on his toenails too, not just his eyes! Interesting lesson learned. In the end, he gave us a solution to put on daily, and he also said to use a teaspoon of vinegar in a little bit of water twice a day. hope this helps.

I read that applying vinegar several times a day will help. It definitely won't hurt her!!

Hey L., i know how you feel medicating kids period i hate, They may try her on an antibiotic, i think a fungus is a type of infection. Is it worse, or id it the same, can you tell if it is causing her any discomfort? her at at our house we mainly only used home remedies or organic remidies, medications, mask one thing and harm something else, send me your e-mail address and I am going to look at see if there is a natural cure for nail fungus, that is OK for a 3 month old. J.

You are right, anti-fungals are not good for you and I believe you have to take them for quite a bit of time. I once got a fungus at the nail place and my dad suggested bleach! Since she is so tiny I would be super careful but maybe dab a little on with a q-tip... it's better than antibitics!

You may also want to go to the health store and get her some acidipholous to boost her immune system.

Hi L. - I also have nail fungus although I'm quite a bit older than your little one :-) but what works for me is Tree Tea Oil. Ask your doctor about using it. I just massage it around and under my nails. It does have warnings on it but I would try that before a prescription. You can get it at most drug stores and health food stores. Good luck!!

YIKES! 1 keep it dry, 2 put some of that violet stuff on it, Riteaid or whatever... its cheap too

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Please be very careful about giving any unregulated "treatments" to an infant. What works well in an adult can have very different effects on a newborn. In addition, please do not put a band-aid on her finger! It could easily come off while she is putting her fingers in her mouth and cause a choking hazard! In an infant so young, work in conjunction with your health care professional to ensure her safety. Also, be sure to ask your doctor what might be causing this problem and if there is anything you can do to prevent it in the future. Good luck!

Hi. My child had a fungus on her scalp. We learned that if a fungus is on the scalp and/or nail it must be treated with oral medication--the topical stuff won't work. The topical stuff is effective for athletes foot or jock itch. Our doctor said a month course of the medication is fine for the kids. If more than a month is necessary, the doctor will do a blood test to look at the liver function. If you are nervous about the liver, you may wish to ask for a blood test prior to her taking the meds. They can check the liver function and make sure all's well.

Good luck!!

Dear L.,
My daughter was on an anti-fungal antibiotic when she was 3 months old (I think it was called furidantin...spelling???). She was on it, ironically, for chronic UTIs (long story). My daughter was on this particular antibiotic for about a month. She was actually on antibiotics for the entire first year of her life and guess what? She is totally fine, normal, and healthy! Relax, take her to the doctor, and all should be well. Remember the doctor would not give a medication to you daughter was not healthy for her. I know having health problems with our little ones are stressful. Take care and I hope all will be well!