Fungal nail in children: a guide for parents
Of course your child wants to run around in flip-flops again without feeling embarrassed. A fungal nail infection is much less common in kids than in adults, but it does happen, often after swimming lessons, sport or sharing towels.
The first step is to have the nail checked by your GP, because other conditions can look similar in children. If it is a fungal nail, you can care for it at home with the tiptoe routine, together with your child. Here’s what that involves, and how to keep it easy for them.
For kids
A fungal nail? That’s annoying. You’re definitely not the only one: other kids get them too. Some people paint their nails so nobody can see it, but it’s better to look after it properly. So let’s get started together.
Here’s how it works. Every day, a grown-up puts special drops on your nail, near the bottom, where the new nail grows. It doesn’t hurt at all. After your bath or shower, you dry your feet really well, between your toes too. And after sport or swimming, your feet and shoes get a spray.
The old bit of nail doesn’t change straight away. The new nail grows in slowly from the bottom, so it helps to keep going every day. Why not take a photo of your nail every month? Then you can see the new bit growing.
Fungal nail care with a patented peptide at its core
Our patented peptide came out of scientific research. And we’ve been looking at fungal nails every day since 2018.
Published research
Scientific publications have been written about the peptide in tiptoe naildrops.
Made from amino acids
The peptide is made from amino acids naturally found in the body and is biodegradable.
Patented formula
The peptide is the result of years of study and research by microbiologists. It’s patented, and tiptoe holds the exclusive licence to use it.
Fragrance-free, colour-free
Suitable from age 4, also during pregnancy and with medication. For external use only.
What you need to get started
The tiptoe starter kit has everything for the three steps: naildrops, care foam and protect your feet. You’ll find the current price in the shop.
- All three steps of the routine in one kit
- Several nails affected? Take the nail test first
The tiptoe range
The tiptoe routine has three steps that work together for nail, skin and feet. As a parent, you help your child build them into their day, so the skin and shoes don’t reinfect the nail.
tiptoe naildrops: peptide drops for the nail. You apply them at the base of the nail, where new nail grows. The drops contain a patented peptide made from amino acids naturally found in the body.
tiptoe protect your feet: a spray for feet and shoes. A fungal nail can come back when the fungus is passed on again, so good foot hygiene matters, especially after sport, swimming lessons or the sauna. You use the spray on your child’s feet and inside their shoes, so they don’t reinfect themselves.
tiptoe care foam: a care foam for the skin. You use it every day after the bath or shower, on dry feet, around the nail and between the toes.
Think months, not weeks. A nail grows about 1 mm every 6 weeks, and how long it takes depends on how deep the infection goes. Before you start, check the minimum age on the packaging. Several nails affected, or not sure? Ask your GP or a podiatrist first.
About tiptoe
tiptoe is a Dutch company that focuses on one thing only: fungal nails. We’ve been looking at them every day since 2018, and we keep building on what we’ve learned. That’s why we tell you upfront what to expect, and when it’s better to see your GP or a podiatrist.
Why tiptoe
From start to finish
You know what to do at every step: the nail test to begin with, a clear routine for nail, skin and feet, and honest advice on what to expect.
Fungal nail specialists
tiptoe is a Dutch company that focuses on one thing only: fungal nails. We’ve been looking at them every day since 2018.
Years of expertise
We keep building on what we’ve learned about fungal nails, and we share it openly, so you know where you stand.
A complete peptide routine to use at home
The trick isn’t rubbing harder. It’s sticking with it. Three steps that work together: apply, care and protect.
tiptoe naildrops
Twice a dayThe active step. You apply the drops with the patented peptide at the base of the nail, where new nail grows.
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tiptoe care foam
Twice a dayThe skin around the nail and between your toes. Leave it untreated and it can reinfect the nail. Back to square one.
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tiptoe protect your feet
Every dayOn your feet and inside your shoes, so you don’t reinfect yourself while the new nail grows out.
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Think months, not weeks. A nail grows about 1 mm every 6 weeks, so sticking with it is what makes the difference. Not sure which steps you need?