# Skintight Monitor Health-monitoring devices become part of the user's body. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 21, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/skintight-monitor ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Skintight Monitor trend? **Skintight Monitor:** Rather than only coming in the form of wearables like watches, health-monitoring devices that are essentially a part of users' bodies are being developed at a more rapid pace. These products allow for enhanced accuracy and more functional wear. ## The consumer insight behind the Skintight Monitor trend For consumers, the process of monitoring their health has become exhaustive. Between wearables, clothing and apps, many forms of health-monitoring aren't consistent with the desire for seamless interactions with tech. Thus, consumers are increasingly seeking out forms of personal tracking that don't require constant adjustments or checking. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 13, 2017 to Nov 20, 2018 - Published: Nov 21, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Skintight Monitor trend ### Implantable Biosensors As the popularity of wearables decreases, technologies that merge with human bodies are on the rise, providing a more seamless and efficient approach to health monitoring and medical diagnosis. ### Smart Medical Devices Innovations in smart technologies are revolutionizing medical systems, providing a more accessible, faster, and less invasive patient-centric healthcare approach. ### Contactless Sensors Medical devices that can collect data through non-invasive approaches, such as smart skins and contact lenses, are growing in popularity, offering a less intrusive alternative for health monitoring and diagnosis. ## What the Skintight Monitor trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Technology The rise of implantable biosensors, smart medical devices, and contactless sensors is transforming healthcare technology, providing more accurate, efficient, and non-invasive healthcare solutions. ### For Medical Device Manufacturing As the demand for implantable and contactless sensors grows, there is an opportunity for medical device manufacturers to develop products that meet the demands of healthcare professionals and consumers. ### For Pharmaceuticals The integration of smart technologies into healthcare devices could streamline the development of new pharmaceutical products, providing a data-driven approach to drug development, clinical trials, and disease management. ## Workshop question Consider how your brand could more seamlessly integrate its product/service into its customers' lives. ## Trend signals for Skintight Monitor Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Skintight Monitor trend 4 featured examples from Oct 13, 2017 to Nov 20, 2018. - [Health-Monitoring Smart Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-skin): This E-Skin by the University of Tokyo Connects Patients and Doctors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for medical device manufacturers to leverage wireless biomedical sensing technologies in developing remote health monitoring devices. - [Bio-Sensing Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biosensing-lenses): These Bio-Sensing Lenses Can Monitor Telltale Signs of Disease (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of bio-sensing contact lenses for non-invasive medical diagnostics has the potential to transform how doctors track and treat diseases. - [Glucose-Monitoring Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucose-monitoring-contact-lenses): Noviosense Modernizes Diabetes Monitoring Systems (Category: Tech) Implication: Wearable tech manufacturers can explore innovative diabetes monitoring products to penetrate the Diabetes Management market. - [Implantable Alcohol-Monitoring Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-biosensor-chip): This Alcohol Biosensor Chip Can Be Injected Into the Skin (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Implantable biosensors can revolutionize the healthcare industry by enabling real-time monitoring of health markers in patients. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)