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Pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil.

Pumpkin seed oil
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About this product

An oil derived from pumpkin seeds, used as a topical or oral supplement intended to support hair health and potentially reduce hair loss.

Type

SerumsOil

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil

Guru Score

69%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
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What the gurus are saying

A 2014 study found pumpkin seed oil boosted hair count by 40% over six months compared to placebo, and dermatologists note it has mild anti-androgen activity similar to finasteride but gentler and available without prescription. However, for significant hair loss or shedding from conditions like androgenetic alopecia, gurus caution it may not be strong enough on its own, and nothing outperforms topical minoxidil for stimulating growth. Those with hormonally driven thinning may still find it worth trying, especially since it carries a low risk profile.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2026

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
279k subs
~Approved
"There's pumpkin seed oil. There was a very compelling study in 2014 that showed a 40% increase in hair count with pumpkin seed oil supplementation over 24 weeks compared to placebo. This also has a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor activity similar to finasteride, but it's more gentle and available without a prescription. I do recommend this broadly for anyone dealing with androgenetic or hormonally driven hair thinning."
All 2 takes from Dr. Mamina
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"Pumpkin seed oil may help due to its anti-androgen effects. But if you're dealing with real hair loss or hair shedding, hair thinning, especially from something like androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, these nice little options may not cut it."
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"There's pumpkin seed oil. There was a very compelling study in 2014 that showed a 40% increase in hair count with pumpkin seed oil supplementation over 24 weeks compared to placebo. This also has a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor activity similar to finasteride, but it's more gentle and available without a prescription. I do recommend this broadly for anyone dealing with androgenetic or hormonally driven hair thinning."
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
318k subs
~Mixed
"I think there's maybe some promise with pumpkin seed oil but again nothing can beat topical minoxidil when it comes to stimulating hair growth."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Pumpkin seed oil?

An oil derived from pumpkin seeds, used as a topical or oral supplement intended to support hair health and potentially reduce hair loss.

Is Pumpkin seed oil worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is Pumpkin seed oil's Guru Score?

Pumpkin seed oil holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

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