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

A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.

This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.

Old people's nails often have problems due to body changes, more diseases, and self-care difficulties, affecting their movement and hand use.

This article discusses central trichoptilosis with onycholysis but provides no new clinical results.

This review discusses common hair and nail diseases in the elderly and reports no new clinical results, noting their significant impact on quality of life.