Men's Health Watchdog

6 Months on Keeps! (NON SPONSORED Review)

By A DJ Named Slickback · published · 8:10 · 122K views when we checked · Creator: A DJ Named Slickback

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What this video covers

This is an independent creator video from the channel A DJ Named Slickback, published on January 25, 2021 and running 8:10. It is listed under Keeps but is not a Keeps video. The title calls it a non sponsored review, and the description does not mention a sponsor, an affiliate link or a discount code.

According to its description, the video is a six month update from someone using Keeps with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil. The creator presents it as an informational update for people on Keeps, For Him, Get Roman, Lemonaid or any other hair loss company, so it is not limited to one provider. The creator describes their regimen on camera, and this page does not repeat it.

The chapters show the order of the video. It opens with an introduction and the channel's goal, then covers how the creator began treating their hair. A segment on finding more affordable care follows, then a review of initial progress. A short section on potential side effects starts at 4:44, and the video closes with results and final thoughts at 5:31.

The metadata does not say what results the creator reports, what they paid, or which provider they chose, so this page does not summarize those points. The video is one person's account. It is not medical advice and does not replace a conversation with a clinician.

Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.

Chapters

  1. 0:23The creator starts by describing how they began treating their hair.
  2. 1:45This section covers how the creator looked for more affordable care.
  3. 3:11The creator reviews their initial progress.
  4. 4:44The creator addresses potential side effects.
  5. 5:31The video ends with the creator's results and final thoughts at the six month mark.

What it costs today

Keeps: our review and price
Keeps
7.7/10Good
From $14/mo, Finasteride 1 mg
  • FDA-approved and compounded
  • No FDA warning letter found
  • Most of the United States

Not in this price: $5 annual consultation after that.

What Keeps costs →

Which programs let you message a clinician

From each program's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.

ProgramMessage a clinicianCostFromVisit
KeepsYesThe plan lists 24/7 messaging access with a licensed medical provider among what you get.source, 2026-10-31Included$14/moVisit
RoYesFree, unlimited follow-up messaging with a Ro-affiliated provider after you start treatment.source, 2026-10-31Included$16/moVisit
GoodRx CareYesYou message your provider from the treatment subscription dashboard; a dose change or a long gap may require a new paid telehealth visit, and no messaging price is stated.source, 2026-10-31Not stated$16/moVisit
Rex MDYesFollow-ups are free once treatment starts; you message your assigned provider through the member portal any time.source, 2026-10-31Included$18/moVisit
Happy HeadYesUnlimited dermatologist support to adjust treatment; the page calls it support rather than messaging and states no price for it.source, 2026-10-31Not stated$18/moVisit
Tuyo HealthYesMonthly follow-ups are included and your doctor stays available to check in; the FAQ adds messaging with your provider on a secure platform.source, 2026-10-31Included$18/moVisit
Strut HealthYesFree, unlimited follow-ups with a healthcare provider, who you can message from your account.source, 2026-10-31Included$18.33/moVisit
HimsYesYou can message a provider with questions at any time, for free.source, 2026-10-31Included$22/moVisit
MaximusYesEvery protocol includes 24/7 messaging with your care team at no additional cost.source, 2026-10-31Included$24.99/moVisit
MangoRxYesUnlimited access to licensed providers for any concerns, with ongoing provider support listed in the monthly plan; the page does not name the channel.source, 2026-10-31Included$90/moVisit
Lemonaid HealthYesMessaging with clinical providers is included (stated on the oral minoxidil hair loss page; the ED page does not mention it).source, 2026-10-31IncludedSee reviewVisit
PeterMDYesUnlimited free consultations and 24/7 access to your medical team; the page says access and consults, not messaging by name.source, 2026-10-31IncludedSee reviewVisit
Hone HealthYesUnlimited messaging with your care team, plus a clinician meeting every 3 months, as part of the membership.source, 2026-10-31Included in the paid Hone membershipSee reviewVisit
RugietYesYou can message your doctor anytime in the portal, and unlimited follow-ups with your doctor are included in the price.source, 2026-10-31Included$99/moVisit
DudeMedsNot foundNo statement found on the site about messaging a clinician after starting treatment.Not statedSee reviewVisit

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