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  2. Aug 31, 2024 · While some people naturally have pale skin, a change in skin color and a lightening of skin tone is the sign of a problem known as pallor or paleness. This abnormal change can be caused by a temporary issue such as being scared, but it can also indicate an underlying health condition.

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  4. Apr 25, 2023 · It can be a manifestation of emotions such as fear (“pale as a ghost”), or it can be a symptom of serious medical conditions such as severe anemia, bloodstream infection, or frostbite. Paleness...

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    • Iron deficiency anemia. Pale skin. Fatigue. Shortness of breath. Lightheadedness. People with anemia have a shortage of healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
    • Respiratory infections. Cough. Runny nose. Congestion. Fever and chills. Fatigue. Pale skin. Respiratory infections include conditions like influenza (the flu), throat infection, and the common cold.
    • Folate deficiency. Pale skin. Fatigue. Decreased energy. Trouble breathing. Folate deficiency is a shortage of vitamin B9 (folate). This vitamin is needed to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body.
    • Hypothyroidism. Dry, pale skin. Fatigue or weakness. Weight gain. Constipation. The thyroid is a gland in your neck that makes hormones to help control your body’s metabolism.
  5. Sep 29, 2023 · Pallor, pronounced “pal-oar,” means paleness or a loss of color from your normal skin tone. Pallor affects your skin and mucous membranes. Your mucous membranes are the moist lining of the inside of your body, like the inside of your nose, your lungs and your mouth.

  6. Dec 5, 2023 · Pale skin, also known as pallor, refers to a condition where an individual’s skin appears lighter or paler than usual. While it can be a natural skin tone variation, pale skin can also be an indication of an underlying health issue.

  7. Jan 18, 2024 · Pallor is a term that describes an abnormally pale appearance. It occurs when there is a decrease in the amount of blood flowing to your tissues. Red blood cells (RBCs) contain hemoglobin, a...

  8. Jul 22, 2022 · An unusual loss of color, or paleness, in the skin (e.g., the face) is known as pallor. If you notice that your natural coloring or normal complexion is lighter than usual, you may be experiencing pallor. In many cases, pallor lasts for just a short amount of time.

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