Onycholysis in an Elderly Woman: Proposal for Treatment with Coix Seed Extract Administration

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.