Thicker hair is a prescription, not a prayer.
The two FDA approved hair loss ingredients, prescribed online by a licensed U.S. clinician and shipped free to your door, but only if a clinician approves you. From $22 a month, everything included.
Visible results typically in 3 to 6 months of daily use.1
Takes 2 minutes · Prescribed only if approved by a licensed clinician · Some people are told no, and get every dollar back
1 Based on the FDA prescribing information for finasteride 1 mg and clinical studies of minoxidil. Individual results vary.
Five steps. No surprises. No pill mill.
Most sites imply everyone gets approved. That should worry you. Here is our actual process, including the part where some people are told no.
You answer 12 questions
Hair, health history, goals. Photos optional but useful. About 2 minutes.
A licensed clinician reviews
A clinician licensed in your state reads every answer. Usually within 24 hours.
Some people are told no
If treatment is not right for you, the clinician declines, and you get every dollar back, automatically.
Approved orders ship in 48h
Filled by a U.S. licensed pharmacy, plain unbranded box, tracking to your phone.
Your clinician stays on call
Unlimited follow ups included. Adjust, switch formats, pause or cancel anytime.
Does it work? The trial data says yes.
These are not our numbers. They come from the clinical studies that earned finasteride its FDA approval for male pattern hair loss.
Source: finasteride 1mg 5 year clinical study data (FDA approved labeling); minoxidil topical labeling. Individual results vary. Prescribed only if approved by a licensed clinician.
Don't trust us.
Verify us.
Every claim on this page is checkable against a source we don't control. That's the difference between a medical service and a pill mill, and we want you to check.
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Licensed clinicians, named to you
Every prescription is written by a U.S. clinician licensed in your state. Their name and credentials are shown to you at your consultation.
U.S. licensed pharmacy
Vaylen does not compound or manufacture medication. The pharmacy's name appears on your prescription and your medication label.
HIPAA secure, terms in the open
Pricing, renewal and refund terms are printed in full at checkout, never behind a click.
Four ways in. Your clinician confirms the fit.
Every plan includes the clinician review, unlimited follow ups, free discreet shipping, and the 180 day money back guarantee.
Generic Finasteride
The FDA approved once daily tablet, plain and simple. The most affordable way to start.
4-in-1 Chewable
Finasteride + minoxidil + biotin + nutrients in one daily chew. The whole routine in one bite.
5-in-1 Chewable
Dutasteride + minoxidil + a vitamin blend, once daily. For men who want the strongest option.
Topical Serum
Finasteride + minoxidil + tretinoin applied to the scalp. For men who prefer not to take a pill.
Prefer zero finasteride? We also offer a fin-free oral minoxidil 2.5 mg tablet at $35/mo. Tell the assessment and it routes you automatically. Start here →
Chewable and topical treatments are compounded formulations prepared by a U.S. licensed pharmacy. Compounded medications are not FDA approved as combination products; the individual active ingredients finasteride and minoxidil are FDA approved for the treatment of male pattern hair loss.
The difference consistent months make.
Nobody regrows hair in a week, and anyone showing you that is selling something. Here is what the trial data says a consistent year actually looks like, including the part where it briefly looks worse.
Recession, a thinning crown, and the decision you kept postponing.
Treated hair sheds a little more before it grows back thicker. This is where quitters quit. Now you know.
Loss stopped for most men, crown filling in, the mirror gets easier.
Regrowth kept and protected. This is why the 12 month plan is the default.
Diagrams illustrate the typical treatment course for pattern hair loss. In two-year trials of finasteride 1 mg, 83 of 100 men maintained their hair count versus 28 of 100 on placebo, and about two in three showed visible regrowth (FDA prescribing information). Individual results vary. Real, consented patient photos will replace these diagrams as our first cohort completes treatment.
All four ways to treat hair loss. Including the ones that aren't us.
If one of the other routes is better for you, take it. We would rather lose a sale than your trust.
| Dermatologist + insurance | Keeps / other DTC brands | Vaylen | Do nothing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Copays + $10–30/mo generic at pharmacy | $25–70/mo | $22–69/mo, everything included | $0 today |
| Best if | You have good insurance and time for appointments. Often the cheapest route | You want convenience from an established name | You want clinician care, chewable or topical formats, and a real refund promise | You've accepted where this is heading |
| Clinician access | Per-visit fees | Varies; often one consult | Unlimited follow ups, included | — |
| Refund terms | None | Varies by product, conditions apply | 180 days, every plan, terms printed at checkout | — |
| Privacy | Office visits | Discreet shipping | Discreet shipping, discreet billing name | Total, briefly |
Competitor pricing from public keeps.com pages, July 2026. Prices may have changed; check current pricing before comparing.
The honest timeline,
month by month.
The routine becomes automatic. One chew with your morning coffee, or sixty seconds of serum at night. Nothing visible yet. This month is about the habit.
The shed. Some men see more hairs in the drain and panic. It's a documented, temporary phase as follicles cycle, and quitting here is the most common mistake in treatment.
The mirror check. This is the window where the trial data says most consistent users see the loss stop, and many see regrowth begin. Take your photos; compare them to day zero.
This space is reserved for real customer reviews. We publish every one we receive, good or bad, starting with our first cohort.
Board certified clinicians.
Licensed in your state.
Every order is reviewed by a licensed U.S. clinician before anything ships. They check your history, flag interactions, decline the men treatment isn't right for, and stay available for unlimited follow ups, included forever. A few states require a quick video visit first; we schedule it inside your assessment.
Photography for illustration. Your clinician's name and credentials are shown to you at your consultation.
Two working ingredients. Everything else supports them.
Finasteride (or dutasteride)
Blocks DHT, the hormone that shrinks hair follicles in male pattern hair loss. Finasteride 1mg is FDA approved for treating male pattern hair loss; dutasteride is a stronger DHT blocker your clinician may prescribe off label where appropriate.
Minoxidil
Increases blood flow to the follicle to support the growth phase of the hair cycle. FDA approved as a topical for hair regrowth; low dose oral minoxidil is prescribed off label by clinicians. Consistency matters more than anything else: daily use, every day.
Biotin, zinc and vitamin blends in the chewables support general hair health; they are not treatments for hair loss on their own. Your clinician determines which ingredients are appropriate for you. Full safety information: finasteride · minoxidil
The side effects conversation,
without the fine print.
REPORTED IN CLINICAL TRIALS OF FINASTERIDE 1MG
In clinical trials of finasteride 1mg, the FDA approved ingredient, a small minority of men reported sexual side effects, and most cases resolved, including in men who continued treatment. Each dot is one man in a hundred; the amber dots are the reported cases. Your clinician screens your full health history before prescribing.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Finasteride and dutasteride are for adult men only, not for women or anyone planning pregnancy in the household without medical guidance. Your clinician decides what is safe for you.
THE SHEDDING PHASE, EXPLAINED
A few weeks in, some men notice more hairs in the drain. That early shed is a known, temporary part of how minoxidil works: old resting hairs release as follicles re-enter the growth phase. It settles, and quitting during the shed is the most common mistake in treatment. Expectation set now, panic avoided later.
IF ANYTHING FEELS OFF
Message your clinician anytime. Adjust, switch formats, or stop. Unlimited follow ups are included with every plan.
180 days. Money back.
Terms in plain sight.
Use your treatment as directed for 180 days. If you are not satisfied with your progress, we refund your medication costs. And if a clinician never approves you, everything is refunded automatically.
Questions men actually ask
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Complete the assessment and a licensed clinician in your state reviews it. Medication is prescribed only if the clinician determines it is clinically appropriate. Some people are told no, and receive a full refund.
How is Vaylen different from Keeps?
Same category, different posture. Every Vaylen plan includes unlimited clinician follow ups and a 180 day money back guarantee with the terms printed in plain sight. Our chewables combine more supporting ingredients per dose, and our generic finasteride starts at $22 a month. If another route suits you better, including a dermatologist through your insurance, the comparison table above says so.
What are the side effects?
Finasteride and minoxidil have well documented side effect profiles, discussed openly in the section above. Your clinician screens your full health history before prescribing and stays available afterward, at no extra cost.
How much does it cost?
Generic finasteride from $22/mo; fin-free oral minoxidil $35/mo; chewable combinations $59–69/mo; topical serum $65/mo. Every plan includes the clinician review, unlimited follow ups and free shipping. HSA/FSA eligible, no insurance needed, cancel anytime.
Is shipping discreet?
Plain, unbranded packaging on every order, and a discreet name on your card statement.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. From your portal, in under a minute. No phone calls, no retention scripts.
Treated early beats
treated eventually.
The assessment is free. The clinician review is free. If treatment isn't right for you, you'll be told so honestly.
Prescribed only if approved by a licensed clinician.
Still researching? Good. Start here.
The men who do best on treatment are the ones who understood it first. We wrote the honest versions so you don't have to assemble them from forums.