Skin Thermometers Market by Type (Forehead Strips, and Temporal Artery); By Distribution Channel (Drug Stores, Online, and Others); By Geography (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and RoW), Industry Analysis, COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2028

Market Overview

The global skin thermometers market size is estimated at 4.62 Billion USD with a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecasted period from 2021-2028. Skin thermometers are popular because they are inexpensive, quick, and easy to use which primarily propels the global market. Skin has two types of cells for measuring temperature: heat receptors and cold receptors. These are scattered over patient’s whole body, but they’re most heavily concentrated on face, and most temperature-sensitive region. To measure a forehead temperature infrared thermometers are used widely all over the globe. Infrared forehead thermometers use the forehead to take a temperature in a subtle way. Forehead thermometers measure the infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value. The accuracy of the thermometer depends on the type of technology used. Forehead thermometers can measure temperature by touching the forehead or from a distance. For instance, Braun GmbH, launched No touch + forehead thermometer – NTF3000, which is the first and only thermometer with both no touch and touch functions. It uses a new, revolutionary technology that ensures clinically accurate and consistent readings, with gentle convenience. On the other hand, accuracy issues with skin thermometers are likely to hamper the skin thermometer market.

Market Dynamics

Skin has two types of cells for measuring temperature: heat receptors and cold receptors. These are scattered over patient’s whole body, but they’re most heavily concentrated on face, and most temperature-sensitive region. To measure a forehead temperature infrared thermometers are used widely all over the globe. Infrared forehead thermometers use the forehead to take a temperature in a subtle way. Forehead thermometers measure the infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value. The accuracy of the thermometer depends on the type of technology used. Forehead thermometers can measure temperature by touching the forehead or from a distance. For instance, Braun GmbH, launched No touch + forehead thermometer – NTF3000, which is the first and only thermometer with both no touch and touch functions. It uses a new, revolutionary technology that ensures clinically accurate and consistent readings, with gentle convenience.

Market Segmentation

The study provides a crucial view of the skin thermometers by segmenting the market based on the type, and geography. Based on type segment, the sub-segmentation is given as forehead strips, and temporal artery. Forehead strips are a quick way to get an approximate idea of a child’s temperature. They work by letting the skin temperature to heat the liquid crystals in the strip. The color change is linked to a different numbered temperature on the strip. On the other hand, temporal artery thermometers are more accurate but more expensive. They can be purchased at a drug stores or online. Temporal artery thermometers have a metallic head that is rolled across the forehead to read the temperature using infrared light. Temporal artery thermometer are temperature sensitive that can affect the accuracy of the reading. For instance, they can be affected by other light heat sources close to the patient who temperature is being measured. Moreover, if the patient is sweating, the temperature analysis can be affected as evaporation of sweat cools the skin giving a false low reading. This factors can limit the growth of the temporal artery thermometer market. Furthermore, geographical coverage has been offered for each of the major regions including North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Row, and South America.

Scope of the Global Skin Thermometers Market

By Type

• Forehead Strips
• Temporal Artery

By Distribution Channel

• Drug Stores
• Online
• Others

By Geography

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Korea
  • Rest of APAC
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America
• Rest of the World
  • Middle East
  • Africa