Pallor
pale skin
Pallor (also known as paleness) is when the skin is a pale color.[1] It can be caused by illness, stress or even shock.
 A girl with pallor around her mouth caused by scarlet fever | |
| ICD-10 | R23.1 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 782.61 |
| MedlinePlus | 003244 |
Pallor is seen most easily on the face and palms. It can develop suddenly or slowly.
Causes of pallor may include migraines, headache, hypoglycemia, anemia or scarlet fever.
References
change- ↑ "Paleness". Healthline. Retrieved Feb 21, 2015.
