What alternatives exist for Octa Sabal Plus? 6/23/2021
The conversation is about finding alternatives to Octa Sabal Plus for hair loss treatment. It mentions using ingredients like pumpkin seed oil, octacosanol, and soybean extract, but suggests finasteride as a more effective option.
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2 / 2 resultscommunity A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil?
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.
community Pumkin Seed Oil 400mg/day oral, 6 month Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (N=76)
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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