Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    January 2014 in “ Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ”
    Young Min Cho, Sang Yup Lee, Dong Seop Jeong … Hyeong Soo Cha
    Studysummary This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia treated with pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks experienced a notable 40% increase in hair count compared to a 10% increase with a placebo.
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