The study addresses inadequate photoprotection caused by applying too little sunscreen. Insufficient sunscreen use increases the risk of skin damage, premature aging, dark spots, and skin cancer. The project aims to identify the appropriate amount of sunscreen for Thai facial skin using 3D facial measurements and to assess how much sunscreen people typically use in daily life. Sunscreen, Photoprotection, Ultraviolet radiation, Facial skin, 3D facial scanning
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy adults aged 18 years or older 2. Thai nationality 3. Able to remain still for approximately five minutes during 3D facial scanning
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant individuals 2. Individuals with conditions affecting facial structure such as cleft lip or cleft palate, hemifacial dystrophy, or acromegaly 3. Individuals unable to read or communicate in Thai
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Appropriate sunscreen amount based on facial surface area Single study visit conducted during participant enrollment mg | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sunscreen amount used in daily life Single study visit conducted during participant enrollment mg | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University