Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial 5/18/2017
Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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5 / 495 resultscommunity Hair treatment with topical kirkland minoxidil, 1 capsule of 1000mg pumpkin seed oil, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily
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This conversation was about hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.
community Pumpkin seed oil for hair loss. Has anyone actually tried it? Suddenly PSO is everywhere.
Pumpkin seed oil is a weak natural DHT inhibitor and not effective for significant hair loss. Effective treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and other medications.
community 21M, threw in the whole kitchen sink yet still shedding like a dog
A user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil but continues to experience significant hair shedding. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
community Canβt take fin - options/alts?
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?
Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.
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