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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 What is everyone's stack and why?

in Treatment 21 upvotes 2 months ago

People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

in Progress Pictures 50 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.

community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 194 upvotes 1 year ago

A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

community Are these baby hairs? NATURAL TREATMENT 1.5MONTH (Dermaroller 1.5mm 1x a week + Mix of Peppermint/Pumpkinseed/Rosemary oils)

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth after 1.5 months using natural treatments, specifically a dermaroller and a mix of peppermint, pumpkin seed, and rosemary oils. A reply congratulates them and encourages them to maintain their routine.

community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

in Progress Pictures 258 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 months ago

Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

community Pumpkin seed oil tablet or topical oil.

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.

community Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam - Study Feb 2021

in Female 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses a study comparing pumpkin seed oil and 5% minoxidil topical foam for female pattern hair loss. The user is curious about the application regimen of pumpkin seed oil used in the study.

community Have any of you taken Pumpkin Seed Oil long term?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil may help maintain hair and improve the crown area. Head massages are also considered beneficial.

community Pumpkin seed oil actually helps with hair loss (MPB) see study

54 upvotes 5 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.

community Pumpkin Seed Oil Dosing

6 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses dosing for 1000mg Pumpkin Seed Oil tablets and compares its DHT-lowering effects to finasteride. The user considers splitting the tablets to achieve a 500mg dose.

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

23 upvotes 7 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Castor Oil and Pumpkin Seed Oil

6 upvotes 8 years ago

The conversation discusses the use of castor oil and pumpkin seed oil for hair thickness and shine, with concerns about oral consumption. The user is already using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community RU58841 in Pumpkin Seed Oil (PSO)

in Treatment 2 upvotes 6 months ago

A user is seeing good results with RU58841 for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and thicker hair. They plan to use pumpkin seed oil as a solvent to avoid water content, which they believe reduces the effectiveness of anti-androgens.

community Peppermint Oil vs Lavender Oil vs Rosemary Oil vs Pumpkin Seed Oil- Which one/ combination is best?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed using peppermint, lavender, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oils for hair regrowth or thickening. They shared personal experiences and recommendations on using these oils alone or in combination.

community New study on TOPICAL pumpkin seed oil in mice

7 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses a new study on topical pumpkin seed oil for hair loss in mice. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Is there any point in taking supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil if one is already on Dutasteride?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

Supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil may target the remaining 10% of DHT not affected by Dutasteride. Users discuss whether these supplements are beneficial when already using Dutasteride.

community How I feel when I mix pumpkin seed oil’ rosemary oil’ peppermint oil and castor oil to hopefully regrow my hair

in Satire 37 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is a humorous take on using a mix of pumpkin seed oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and castor oil for hair regrowth. Someone replied suggesting the results might be similar to someone named Walter.

community 3 months progress- fin/min/LLLT/pumpkin seed oil/ Rosemary oil added to shampoo.

in Progress Pictures 287 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared their 3-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.

community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

in Treatment 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

community Wanted to say that Derma rolling and Pumpkin seed oil helped my crown out.

in Treatment 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Derma rolling, pumpkin seed oil, and daily massages helped regrow weak hairs on the crown. Nizoral shampoo and yoga also contributed to reducing scalp pain and stress.

community If i am already on fin is there any benefit at all trying to add pumpkin seed oil to the regiment?

in Finasteride 9 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses whether adding pumpkin seed oil to a regimen that already includes finasteride would provide any additional benefits for hair loss. The consensus is that while finasteride is effective, adding pumpkin seed oil might offer some extra benefits, but evidence is limited.

community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 7 months ago

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 Natural Approach Results! May have discovered something! [1 Year Pumpkin Seed Oil/twice a week Niz + 1 month 12mg Astaxanthin]

in Ketoconazole 14 upvotes 6 years ago

The user successfully reduced hair loss using pumpkin seed oil, Nizoral shampoo, and astaxanthin without using minoxidil or finasteride. They observed significant improvement over 12 months and believe the combination of treatments is effective.

community I used 1mm derma stamp, and rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil for 2 months, saw baby hair growing, before there wasn't any, is this real growth or just miniaturized hair?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 7 months ago

A user reported using a 1mm derma stamp, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil for 2 months and noticed baby hair growth where there was none before. They are questioning if this is real growth or just miniaturized hair.

community 7 months of 5% topical Minoxidil + 3 months of 1000mg daily Pumpkin Seed oil.

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared progress pictures after 7 months of 5% topical Minoxidil and 3 months of 1000mg daily Pumpkin Seed oil. Replies suggest adding finasteride for better results.

community Hair treatment with topical kirkland minoxidil, 1 capsule of 1000mg pumpkin seed oil, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily

in Treatment 178 upvotes 2 years ago

. This conversation was about hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.

community Im already taking fin, can i take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules?

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is taking finasteride for hair loss and asks if they can also take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules on alternate days. They plan to use these supplements for 2-3 months to avoid wasting them.

community 5 month results on natural protocol, i made a post after 3 mont of treatment wich you can find in my profile. I used different massages(detumescence therapy, wooden brush, tom hagerty exercises)vitamins(d3,fish oil, biotin,msm, magnesium) drank green tea and ate pumpkin seeds( reduces dht)

in Is this regrowth? 146 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.

community Im on 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU, 15 mg Oral Minoxidil, 300 mg Isoflavones, 1800mg NAC, 1000mg Pumpkin Seed Oil, NAD+ and Vipelin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 2 years ago

The user improved their hair loss from a Norwood scale 2.5/3 to 1.5/2 using treatments including 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, isoflavones, NAC, pumpkin seed oil, NAD+, and Vipelin, but still experiences temple recession. Other users expressed concern over the high dosages of oral minoxidil and dutasteride.