A Comparison Study of the Efficacy Between photographers who take photography Using Siriraj Hair Global Photographic Protocol and Traditional Hair Photography

Authors

  • Narawin Naravoranun Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Wipat Lertpureevong Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Rueangkit Yangdee Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Kanchalit Thanomkitti Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Daranporn Triwongwaranat Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jmu.2026.5

Keywords:

Protocol, photographer, photography, hair and scalp photography, hair and scalp disorders

Abstract

            Medical photography of patients with hair and scalp disorders often faces various challenges, resulting in inconsistent image quality and making it difficult to compare images for tracking treatment outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of photographers using the Siriraj Hair Global Photographic Protocol versus those who did not use any protocol. Thirty participants were involved in the study and assessed by the quality of the photographic sets, the time taken for photography, and various opinion questionnaires were recorded and analyzed.

            The results showed that the use of the protocol significantly improved the quality of the photographs. Specifically, there was a higher proportion of photographs suitable for publication in the protocol group compared to the non-protocol group. It is divided into the quality of every photo set that can be used for publication (26.67% vs 20.00%; p=0.670), some photo sets that can be used for publication (73.33% vs 26.67%; p=0.011) and none of the photo set that can be used for publication (0% vs 53.33%; p=0.001). The time taken for photography tended to improve but did not show a statistically significant difference. Additionally, the protocol was found to significantly reduce various obstacles in photography and increase the confidence of the photographers.

            Therefore, the results of this research are likely to suggest that the Siriraj Hair Global Photographic Protocol will be able to serve as a standardized guideline for medical hair and scalp photography.

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2026-04-24

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