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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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    1. 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 · 2014 · 36 citations
    2. The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (<i>Cucurbita pepo</i>L.) seed oil for health condition of men Food Reviews International · 2018 · 15 citations
    3. Niosomal delivery of pumpkin seed oil: development, characterisation, and physical stability Journal of Microencapsulation · 2019 · 13 citations
    4. Uromedic&#174; Pumpkin Seed Derived Δ7-Sterols, Extract and Oil Inhibit 5α-Reductases and Bind to Androgen Receptor &lt;em&gt;in Vitro&lt;/em&gt; Pharmacology & pharmacy · 2018 · 12 citations
    5. Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and In Vivo Anti-Hair Loss Effects Pharmaceuticals · 2022 · 7 citations
    6. Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021 · 4 citations
    7. Beneficial effects of pumpkin seed oil as a topical hair growth promoting agent in a mice model. DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2019 · 3 citations
    8. 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
    9. 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 1924/2006 EFSA Journal · 2012 · 1 citations
    10. Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Oil for Alopecia with Pumpkin Seed Oil and Bhringraj Extract Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    11. Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Oil for Alopecia with Pumpkin Seed Oil and Bhringraj Extract Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    12. 51252 Oral supplementation with L-Cystine, Serenoa repens, Pumpkin seed oil and Pygeum africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
    13. Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Formulation and In-Vitro Evaluation International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) · 2022
    14. Remarkable Advantages Of Pumpkin Seed Oil Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2022
    15. Amazing Benefits Of Pumpkin Seed Oil Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2022
    16. Sesame and Pumpkin Seed Oil are New Effective Topical Therapies for Alopecia Areata Journal of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019
    17. Review of the Literature: Pumpkin Seed Oil for Hair Loss? Hair transplant forum international · 2014
    18. Evaluation of the efficacy and toxicity of oral and topical pumpkin oil on the hair growth of mice Acta histochemica · 2022 · 1 citations
    19. Alternative Therapies for Hair Loss: Stem Cells, Oils, and Laser Treatment Dermatological Reviews · 2025
    20. An Overview of Commonly Used Natural Alternatives for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia, with Special Emphasis on Rosemary Oil Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2024
    21. Edible seeds from Cucurbitaceae family as potential functional foods: Immense promises, few concerns Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy · 2017 · 54 citations
    22. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review Skin appendage disorders · 2018 · 40 citations
    23. A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review Natural Products and Bioprospecting · 2020 · 14 citations
    24. Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss JAMA dermatology · 2022 · 11 citations
    25. Can plant‐derived phytochemicals provide symptom relief for hair loss? A critical review International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2019 · 10 citations
    26. Eco-innovation in action: valorizing vegetable waste into high-value ingredients for sustainable applications Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · 2025 · 6 citations
    27. The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review. PubMed · 2020 · 3 citations
    28. Natural products for male androgenetic alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2022 · 2 citations
    29. Transforming By-Products into Functional Resources: The Potential of Cucurbitaceae Family Seeds in Cosmetics Seeds · 2025 · 1 citations
    30. Development of the emulsion base composition when creating the medicinal cosmetic product used in androgenetic alopecia Vìsnik farmacìï · 2014 · 1 citations