Modern people have a higher and higher awareness of health, and their homes are equipped with digital forehead thermometer. But do you know which body part Is most accurately measured by forehead thermometer? Many people believe that a forehead thermometer is not just for the forehead  while others thick it can also for the wrist. Which part is more accurate? Do you measure your forehead or wrist? Are there any differences in the measurement results between the two places?

Which part  is most accurately measured by forehead thermometer? forehead or wrist?

Many people believe that measuring forehead or wrist is the same, in fact, it is not. The temperature of the wrist is easily affected by external factors, such as whether there are clothes wrapped or gloves worn. There may be sweating on the forehead, it is recommended to wipe before measuring to avoid sweat stains affecting the measurement results. The temperature of the forehead is also easily affected by ambient temperature, so it is generally measured indoors when there is no wind, while outdoors when it is cold, it is measured at relatively warm parts such as the wrist or neck, which are close to the true temperature of the human body.".

Can a forehead thermometer be measured against the forehead?

Generally, in a calm indoor environment, when using a forehead thermometer, the temperature of the forehead will be measured, accurately speaking, at the position above the center of the eyebrow. The measurement requires a distance of 1~5cm, and it is not recommended to measure against the forehead. At the same time, if there is any hair covering the forehead, then need to remove the hair and wipe off the remaining sweat stains on the forehead. Similarly, if you are outdoors, you need to measure the temperature of your wrist or neck at a distance of 1-5 cm.

Choosing a suitable forehead thermometer is important, such as Pangao  PG-IRT1602, which has professional medical certification and is recognized by countries and markets such as the United States, Canada, and the Europe. Convenient to use and sensitive to temperature measurement, helping you quickly and accurately measure your body temperature.