Abstract
Objective. Brittle nails are a common complaint affecting 20% of the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of biotin in the treatment of idiopathic nail brittleness. Methods. Biotin 10 mg/day per os for 3 to 6 months was administered to 20 patients affected by onychoschizia lamellina who had been unresponsive to topical treatments. All the patients were evaluated 3, 6 and 9 months after starting therapy. Results. After 6 months of therapy 17 patients showed a complete clearing of nail fragility. None of our patients experienced side effects. Conclusions. A daily oral dose of 10 mg of biotin provides an effective therapy for patients affected by brittle nails.
| Translated title of the contribution | Biotin in the treatment of idiopathic brittle nails |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 699-702 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biotin
- brittle nails
- onychoschizia lamellina
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology