Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald
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Hairband 82 Comfort Flex Hair Max supplements dermarolling scalp massager Minoxidil Finasteride Saw Palmetto DHT androgenic alopecia male pattern baldness Propecia micro-needling keto testosterone Estrogen PSA score hair transplant Rogaine MPB
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.
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