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Pumpkin seed oil

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

Pumpkin seed oil is a culinary oil, used especially in eastern Europe.

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Research 10

  1. Beneficial effects of pumpkin seed oil as a topical hair growth promoting agent in a mice model.Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · 2019 · 19 citations
  2. Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialEvidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2014 · 101 citations
  3. Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trialJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021 · 51 citations
  4. Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss: A Review of Efficacy and SafetySkin Appendage Disorders · 2025 · 9 citations
  5. Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and In Vivo Anti-Hair Loss EffectsPharmaceuticals · 2022 · 25 citations
  6. Do Non-Prescription Products Help in Managing Androgenic Alopecia?Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024 · 4 citations
  7. Comment on “Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial”Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2015 · 3 citations
  8. Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysisFrontiers in Nutrition · 2026 · 2 citations
  9. Niosomal delivery of pumpkin seed oil: development, characterisation, and physical stabilityJournal of Microencapsulation · 2019 · 19 citations
  10. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D‐biotin and pumpkin seed oil and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006EFSA Journal · 2012 · 4 citations
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Posts 20

  1. A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil?Reddit · 26 Nov 2025
  2. Is pumpkin seed oil (1000mg) safe to take?Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
  3. Combining Oral Pumpkin Seed Oil (2000mg) with Topical Rosemary Oil - Any experiences?Reddit · 30 Mar 2026
  4. Has anyone else had side effects from Pumpkin Seed Oil?Reddit · 26 Aug 2017
  5. Pumpkin Seed OilReddit · 18 Apr 2018
  6. Pumpkin Seed OilReddit · 4 Jun 2017
  7. Pumpkin Seed Oil vs. Saw PalmettoReddit · 25 May 2017
  8. Has anyone tried pumpkin seed oil for hair loss?Reddit · 21 Jan 2025
  9. 3 months progress- fin/min/LLLT/pumpkin seed oil/ Rosemary oil added to shampoo.Reddit · 17 May 2021
  10. If it works, how long should it take to get results from Pumpkin Seed Oil?Reddit · 17 Sept 2017
  11. Wanted to say that Derma rolling and Pumpkin seed oil helped my crown out.Reddit · 19 Sept 2019
  12. Pumpkin seed oil for hair loss. Has anyone actually tried it? Suddenly PSO is everywhere.Reddit · 25 Aug 2025
  13. Is pumpkin seed oil effective?Reddit · 5 Aug 2019
  14. Pumpkin Seed Oil Orally: Safer than Fin with promising results?Reddit · 30 May 2021
  15. Question about Pumpkin Seed OilReddit · 5 Oct 2023
  16. Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockersReddit · 12 Apr 2025
  17. Have any of you taken Pumpkin Seed Oil long term?Reddit · 29 Feb 2020
  18. Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialReddit · 18 May 2017
  19. Pumpkin seed oil tablet or topical oil.Reddit · 24 Sept 2022
  20. Pumpkin Seed Oil Found to Help Manage Hair LossReddit · 13 May 2015
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