Is pumpkin seed oil effective? Question 8/5/2019
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is there new research about pumpkin oil as a DHT blocker (2026)?
Pumpkin seed oil is considered a weak DHT blocker compared to finasteride and dutasteride, with some users reporting side effects like mood changes and reduced libido. Despite some anecdotal benefits for urinary issues, it is not effective for hair loss, and finasteride is preferred by some users for its lack of side effects.
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.
community Pumpkin seed oil actually helps with hair loss (MPB) see study
Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.
community Is the juice worth the squeeze? I'm concerned about density.
The user is using biotin, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, green tea, Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and derma rolling to combat hair loss but is hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest that without finasteride or dutasteride, the natural approach is unlikely to be effective long-term.
community 3 months progress- fin/min/LLLT/pumpkin seed oil/ Rosemary oil added to shampoo.
A user shared their 3-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
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