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.
| 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 |
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Keywords
- biotin
- brittle nails
- onychoschizia lamellina
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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TRATTAMENTO CON BIOTINA DELLA FRAGILITA UNGUEALE IDIOPATICA. / Bardazzi, F.; Morelli, R.; Stinchi, C.; Tosti, Antonella.
In: Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia, Vol. 128, No. 12, 01.12.1993, p. 699-702.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - TRATTAMENTO CON BIOTINA DELLA FRAGILITA UNGUEALE IDIOPATICA
AU - Bardazzi, F.
AU - Morelli, R.
AU - Stinchi, C.
AU - Tosti, Antonella
PY - 1993/12/1
Y1 - 1993/12/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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