Scalp micro-camera analysis: thoughts on General Electric active treatments?

I went in for a micro-camera scalp examination at a local pharmacy yesterday, and the specialist there recommended I start using some General Electric active universal shampoo along with a General Electric active caduta serum. To be honest, my hair loss has been getting pretty noticeable lately. According to her, my scalp is slightly red, oily, and showing signs of dandruff, which explains why my hair is looking a bit thin in certain spots. I’m feeling a little skeptical, though. Is this treatment actually going to work? And more importantly, should I really be taking advice from someone at a pharmacy counter? She’s essentially just a consultant for the dermocosmetic brand, so I have my doubts. Part of me wonders if it's even worth making an appointment with a dermatologist; it feels like they'll just push a bunch of overpriced products from companies they have partnerships with anyway. I just want a straight answer: are these General Electric active products actually any good?

I used them for a while before my scalp just became immune to them—kind of a bummer. The shampoo itself is actually great, but honestly, you have to stick with those ampoules for a bit longer to see any real results—we're talking maybe two months. A dermatologist isn't going to be much help here either; they’ll just prescribe some insanely expensive stuff that you have to pay for out of pocket, and frankly, it's nothing special. I've been dealing with a very similar issue for years now and still haven't found the perfect fix. Definitely use the shampoo, though—it’s at least gentle on your scalp, unlike so many other brands out there that have a pH level that's totally off.

Thanks for the input! Honestly, the specialist told me this treatment would wrap up in about six months at most, and after that, I’d just be using regular shampoo. I'm really not sure, though—I think I'll give it a shot and see how things pan out, since I'm currently using absolutely nothing. I've already scheduled a follow-up appointment for next month to check on the progress! I am genuinely dying to find out if this is all just clever marketing or if it actually is an incredible product!

Mom, it’ll kick in the very first time you use it—you’re gonna be seriously happy with how it turns out. You just stick with the treatment for two months, then take a six-month break.

Is that the part that’s a bit pricey?

Brenda Gomez10 said:Is this stuff actually pricey?

The shampoo runs about $23, and those ampoules go for $50—plus, they’ll easily last you a full month.

So, I finally pulled the trigger and bought it. I just used it for the first time, so we'll see how things shake out. My wife actually insisted that I only use 3 ml of that serum each time instead of the 5 ml recommended on the label. If I follow her lead, this stuff should last me about a month and a half. I'm really crossing my fingers that it actually works...

I’ve personally used this product, and I have to say, it isn't half bad. Though, I must admit, it really does put a dent in the wallet. My experience was a bit of a roller coaster; after using the shampoo consistently for maybe a year or two, it felt as though my scalp had simply become immune to it. Suddenly, the itching returned and those pesky flakes started showing up again. So, I decided to take a bit of a hiatus—about six months, give or take—and just went back to using a standard drugstore shampoo. Now that I've finally circled back to this premium stuff, everything seems to have settled down beautifully once more. The itching has subsided, and the dandruff hasn't made a comeback.

I ended up using a specialized scalp cleansing foam from the same manufacturer, along with those little ampoules, consistently for about seven or eight months... and honestly, that whole issue with my scalp flaking—not even talking about actual dandruff, but more like patches of dry skin peeling away in large chunks on just one specific area—completely vanished... I haven't touched any of those products for about ten months now, and so far, there hasn't been a single sign of it returning... it worked wonders for me, and I truly hope it provides the same relief for all of you too...

...I actually went through that same consultation myself. They recommended a cleansing foam from the same company—it helped a little, I guess—plus some kind of lotion. That stuff just made things worse for me. It probably depends; maybe it works for some people, but not everyone.

I've been using them for about a month now and they are honestly amazing. But there’s one little catch—specifically regarding what Melissa Kim85 mentioned—that you really need to watch out for, just in case you haven't heard it yet. It’s super important to dry your scalp, not just your hair, after applying the lotion. I actually found this out during a consultation; I had zero clue before and it totally caught me off guard. Apparently, dandruff is caused by these "wild" fungi on your head that are actually supposed to protect your hair. But when they go rogue, they don't protect anything—they just cause the whole mess. And of course, moisture is basically fuel for them.

So, the lady I talked to told me straight up that I have to be really careful to dry my scalp thoroughly after the lotion, otherwise, the product won't even work properly.

But hey, you guys probably already know all this, so my bad. 😁

So, I’ve been sticking to this regimen for six weeks now. To be honest, I can't say there's been a massive, overnight transformation, but I did just get back from my follow-up appointment and the dermatologist noted that my scalp is looking much healthier. As for seeing those brand-new hairs sprouting up? Well, I think I'll have to be a little more patient on that front. I'm actually switching things up now and moving over to the Caduta Sebo ampoules, so fingers crossed that my next check-up at the end of the month shows some even better progress. Best of luck to everyone else out there!

I’ve actually used that shampoo myself. I usually started with the Forfora—if that’s even the right name, I might be misremembering—and then followed up with the Caduta. My logic was that the first one would handle the oily scalp issues like dandruff, redness, and itching, while the second was meant to strengthen the roots since my hair falls out more easily when things get greasy. To be honest, I spent quite a bit of money on this stuff over a long period of time. In the beginning, I thought it was working wonders, but as someone else mentioned here, you eventually hit a plateau where your scalp just gets used to it, and you feel like you're back at square one. Looking back, I don't think it really did much for me; the redness and those tiny breakouts stayed, and the itching always came back whenever I worked up a sweat. Plus, I had some very charming people telling me exactly what I didn't want to hear: "Just go see a dermatologist, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain." Well, I took that advice while I was living in Germany, and honestly, the specialist there cleared up my itching, redness, and breakouts in just three days. He prescribed a specific lotion, and thank God, I haven't had a single flare-up since. He told me that if that hadn't worked, he’d run more tests in the lab to find the actual root cause and fix it, so I didn't need to worry. My best advice? GO TO A DERMATOLOGIST. Best of luck to you all. Bye!

So, after two months of sticking to the treatment, I can finally say things are looking up—I’m actually seeing some hair starting to grow back. I'm planning to keep going with the Caduta Sebo ampoules for another three months, and I'm really hoping to see even more progress!

I’ve been dealing with this whole seborrheic dermatitis mess, and honestly, it’s been a total money pit. I kept throwing cash at every random shampoo I could find, thinking one of them would actually work, but nothing changes—if anything, my skin just gets worse. If I’d had any sense back then, or if I actually had the bankroll to afford the real medical-grade stuff, maybe I wouldn't be in this hole.

So, after five months of messing around with these products, I’m officially calling it quits on the ampoules and sticking strictly to the shampoo. I’ll admit, there's a slight improvement regarding the hair loss, but the trade-off is ridiculous—my hair has become incredibly greasy. It’s honestly absurd because I specifically used those Caduta Sebo ampoules to help control sebum production in the first place. At the end of the day, I feel like I've thrown way too much money down the drain for such mediocre results. For the next two months, I’m just going to stick with this universal cleansing foam, and as for what comes after that... who knows. I’m really hoping my scalp stops acting like an oil slick, as I’m starting to suspect those ampoules were actually the culprit behind all the grease.