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April 2022 in “Acta histochemica” This study found that oral pumpkin seed oil increased hair follicle proliferation in mice without causing liver toxicity, unlike finasteride and minoxidil which showed adverse effects.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports that topical pumpkin seed oil and sesame oil were both effective in treating alopecia areata, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two after three months.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that a newly formulated herbal hair oil may be a stable and safe option to promote hair growth and reduce hair fall without toxic chemicals.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research formulated a herbal hair oil using ingredients like pumpkin seed, bhringraj, and amla to reduce DHT levels and stimulate hair growth, with findings suggesting that the product is stable, suitable for the scalp, and free from toxic chemicals.
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June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” This review discusses the potential benefits of pumpkin seed oil for men's health, particularly in conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.