A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil? Minoxidil 11/26/2025
Pumpkin seed oil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hair growth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or saw palmetto may be beneficial.
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The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.
community 5 months of Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray. It’s not as impressive as other progress pics, but this is huge for me.
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community Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockers
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
community Im currently 21 years old on oral minoxidil only 5mg and I oil my hair with rosemary oil twice a week along with that i take saw palmetto 320mg and pumpkin seed oil 1000mg yall think those are results?
A 21-year-old is using oral minoxidil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil for hair regrowth but is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride for better results. The user is hesitant to use DHT blockers due to cost and is seeking advice on whether their current regimen is effective.
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