Onycholysis in an Elderly Woman: Proposal for Treatment with Coix Seed Extract Administration
December 2024
in “
Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
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Studysummary This case report describes a 62-year-old female patient with onycholysis whose condition recurred despite taking Coix seed extract, although both initial and recurrent symptoms resolved with its use, suggesting limited efficacy and warranting further study.
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The document discusses a case of onycholysis in a 62-year-old woman, treated with Coix seed extract (C-S extract), a traditional Chinese medicine. Despite initial and recurrent episodes of onycholysis on her left hand, both were resolved with oral C-S extract. While C-S extract is noted for its potential as an anti-aging agent and has a good safety profile, its efficacy is considered moderate. The study suggests further scientific evaluation of C-S extract's biological functions is needed to better understand its potential benefits.
