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My doctor always comments that i look unnaturally pale. i think i just have thin, fair skin and rarely get into sunlight because i get sunburn easily. i like my fair skin but people say i look sickly.
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Skin color varies...: Normal skin color varies a great deal from person to person. The color is not important as long as the person is healthy. Routine blood tests, done at some of the routine check-ups, can rule out anemia in cases where a person seems pale (that means check-ups are important to do). Also, a person who doesn't get much sunlight is likely low in vitamin d, which can be confirmed with the blood test.
Answered 7/14/2016
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Don't listen: Don't listen to them. If you feel well then there's nothing wrong. If you stay out of the sun you will stay looking young longer.
Answered 1/5/2019
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