Skin Temperature Biomarker

Skin Temperature Biomarker is now available

Aug 31, 2024

Skin Temperature biomarker is now available on the Fitrockr Health Solutions platform.

The new Garmin skin temperature biomarker has been added to the Fitrockr Health Solutions platform. The new data type can be configured in the project settings with an adjustable recording frequency between 10-3600s. Like all other data types, skin temperature is recorded 24/7.

Skin temperature data has been added to the Fitrockr Standard Reports and the Fitrockr Data Export module.

Skin temperature monitoring via wearable devices offers several potential benefits for health and wellness. Here are some of the key advantages:

(1) Early Detection of Illness

Fever Monitoring: Changes in skin temperature can be an early indicator of fever or infection. Subtle increases in skin temperature can be detected before a user even feels unwell, allowing for early intervention or medical consultation.

COVID-19 and Other Infections: During the COVID-19 pandemic, skin temperature monitoring gained attention as a possible early detection tool. Continuous monitoring can help identify atypical patterns that might suggest an infection.

(2) Menstrual Cycle Tracking and Fertility

Ovulation Prediction: Changes in skin temperature can help predict ovulation, as a woman’s basal body temperature typically rises slightly after ovulation. This can aid in tracking fertility and planning pregnancies.

(3) Sleep Quality Analysis

Sleep Stages and Quality: Skin temperature monitoring can provide information about sleep stages and overall sleep quality. Changes in skin temperature can correlate with different sleep phases (e.g., REM or deep sleep).

Circadian Rhythm Understanding: Monitoring skin temperature can help understand a person’s circadian rhythm, aiding in the identification of optimal sleep and wake times.

(4) Stress and Emotional Health Monitoring

Stress Detection: Elevated skin temperature can be a physiological response to stress or anxiety.

Emotional Responses: Changes in skin temperature can be associated with emotional responses (like excitement or nervousness), providing insights into emotional well-being.

(5) Exercise and Activity Optimization

Thermal Regulation Monitoring: Monitoring skin temperature during exercise helps understand how the body is managing heat. This can be particularly important for athletes training in hot environments or performing endurance sports.

(6) Personalized Health Insights

Chronic Conditions: For people with chronic conditions that affect temperature regulation (like hypothyroidism or menopause), continuous monitoring provides valuable data for managing symptoms.

(7) Remote Patient Monitoring

Telehealth: Skin temperature monitoring can be useful for remote health assessments. Health professionals can monitor patients’ temperature trends over time, especially for those who are elderly, vulnerable, or living in remote areas.

(8) Detection of Hormonal Fluctuations

Menopause and Hormonal Changes: Wearables can help women track hormonal changes associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, providing valuable data to manage symptoms better.

Conclusion

Skin temperature monitoring in research studies or healthcare projects provides a non-invasive and continuous way to track vital health metrics. It can offer early detection of potential health issues, optimize exercise performance, enhance sleep quality, and provide personalized health insights.

Compatible Garmin Device Models

The following Garmin devices are able to record skin temperature:

– D2™ Mach 1 Pro

– Enduro™ 3

– epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition

– fēnix® 7 Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix® 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition

– fēnix® 7S Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix® 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition

– fēnix® 7X Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix® 7X Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition

– fēnix® 8 – AMOLED Edition | fēnix® 8 – Solar Edition

– quatix® 7 Pro

– tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition

– Venu® 3 | Venu® 3S

The new functionality is available as a free upgrade to all platform subscriptions.

About Fitrockr

Fitrockr is an innovative technology company specializing in health solutions based on wearables. The Fitrockr Health Solutions platform offers modules for Research & Analytics, Fitness Challenges, Coaching and Healthcare.

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