Pumkin Seed Oil 400mg/day oral, 6 month Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (N=76) 9/21/2022
Pumpkin seed oil may increase hair count but not thickness, though its effectiveness is debated. Some suggest using topical finasteride or saw palmetto instead.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 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 How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil
The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.
community How well does Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil work to prevent hair loss?
Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil are not effective for preventing hair loss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are commonly used, but some users suggest trying Dutasteride for better results.
community Has anyone had success with oral Pumpkin Seed Oil, Saw Palmetto, Fo-Ti, and Astaxathin?
The conversation discusses using pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, fo-ti, and astaxanthin for hair loss, with additional use of Nizoral shampoo. Users express skepticism about regrowth and suggest adding a micro derm roller or considering minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
community Need a transplant? Currently taking minoxidil, saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil.
The user is considering a hair transplant while currently using minoxidil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. Others suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for better results and to prevent further hair loss.
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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