If i am already on fin is there any benefit at all trying to add pumpkin seed oil to the regiment? Finasteride 6/6/2017
The conversation discusses whether adding pumpkin seed oil to a regimen that already includes finasteride would provide any additional benefits for hair loss. The consensus is that while finasteride is effective, adding pumpkin seed oil might offer some extra benefits, but evidence is limited.
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