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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