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21 year old black male, hair thinning in front and balding at crown. What's the best treatment for me? (photos)

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*Hair started thinning last year on crown. The bald spot was about a penny size and got worse over time* I went to my doctor and he recommended Minoxidil 5% and finasteride. I'm Scared to use finasteride because of the side effects. I just started using minoxidil but would like to know of more treatments/advice/ tips before I go on any further in treating my hair thinning. (My diet isn't the best and I've also been stressed, maybe that's why my hair is thinning?) Any advice/tips, helps. Thank you!

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