Minoxidil and Vitamin E Therapy for Nail Growth Disorders: A Retrospective Study

May 2023 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Michela Starace, Elisa Milan, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, Bianca Maria Piraccini

TLDR Minoxidil and vitamin E may help improve nail growth and health.

The retrospective study investigated the effects of minoxidil and vitamin E therapy on nail growth disorders. The findings suggest that the combination of these treatments may be beneficial for improving nail growth and health. The study's data are available upon request from the corresponding author.

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