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Lack of color; paleness, as of the skin.<\/p>\n

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Paleness or a decrease in skin coloration in Caucasians.<\/p>\n

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Unnatural lightness in color of skin due to lack of blood supply to tissue.<\/p>\n

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A lack of color or unusual paleness in the skin. Pale skin is not necessarily a sign of disease; a person may have inherited light skin, or pallor can be due to a lack of exposure to sunlight. However, doctors recommend medical attention if the pallor extends to the lips and tongue or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as shortness of breath or blood in the stool.<\/p>\n

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Abnormal paleness of the skin, due to reduced blood flow or lack of normal pigments. Pallor may be associated with an indoor mode of life; it may also indicate shock, anemia, cancer, or other diseases.<\/p>\n

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Unusual paleness of the skin caused by a reduced flow of blood or a deficiency in normal pigments. Pallor may be a sign of fright, shock, anaemia, or other diseases.<\/p>\n

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Unusual lightness of the skin and mucous membranes, especially evident in the face, is called pallor. While there can be various reasons for this condition, it’s not always indicative of an underlying illness.<\/p>\n

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Pallor can result from the narrowing of tiny blood vessels in the skin. This can be a reaction to situations like shock, intense pain, injuries, significant blood loss, or fainting. Such a reduction in blood supply to the skin helps guarantee that essential organs, including the brain, receive sufficient blood and helps preserve body heat for a time.<\/p>\n

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In rarer cases, pallor can be attributed to a lack of the skin pigment melanin, which might occur from limited exposure to daylight. Extremely pale skin is also characteristic of albinism.<\/p>\n

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Conditions leading to pallor encompass anemia, kidney failure, and hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive). Lead poisoning is an infrequent trigger.<\/p>\n

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