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    Glossary Pumpkin seed oil

    nutrient-rich oil from pumpkin seeds, beneficial for hair health

    Pumpkin seed oil is a nutrient-rich oil extracted from the seeds of pumpkins, known for its high content of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. It has been studied for its potential benefits in promoting hair health and treating conditions like androgenetic alopecia, as it may help inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is involved in hair loss.

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      community Pumpkin seed oil

      in General  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from using 1% finasteride and 2% minoxidil, including dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, and heart palpitations. They switched to using 2000mg pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto capsules, and applying pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil twice a week, seeking feedback on results.

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       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      Pumpkin seed oil may help with hair loss by weakly inhibiting 5α-reductase, but its effects are marginal compared to finasteride. Saw Palmetto is another mild DHT inhibitor worth considering.

      community Pumpkin seed oil and alcohol free minoxidil

       23 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 41-year-old male used pumpkin seed oil, alcohol-free minoxidil, rosemary oil, castor oil, and Nizoral shampoo to regrow hair on thinning spots, noticing results within a month. He avoided finasteride, opting for a natural approach, and improved his diet.