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21, male, is this hair loss just androgenic alopecia? (Photos)

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I am currently 21. I first noticed lower hair density in 2019 when I was 18. Ever since then, my hairline has receded and my hair has thinned all over my scalp. I seem to have diffuse alopecia. I was wondering if male pattern baldness was the only cause of this hair loss or if there could be additional underlying issues contributing to it. Also, will minoxidil and finasteride be effective for my case?

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