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Paleness
Paleness is a clinical finding that suggests anemia or inadequate amount of oxygen carrying hemoglobin molecules in the blood. It can also be caused by lack of sunlight or stress.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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A 40-year old asked:
I'm always pale, why?
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A 46-year old asked:
How can I stay pale during summer?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is a tanned child healthier than a pale child?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Paleness?
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A 31-year old asked:
My son's poos are really really pale, almost white. Is this a problem?
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A 47-year old male asked:
I have a pale white circle on my back about an inch in diameter. There is no dot in the center. Any thoughts?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I have a pale mark on my back. It started out as a wound but seemed to not heal properly. Ive had it since 2016. ?
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A 25-year old female asked:
My 6 year old son is pale?
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A 22-year old asked:
Why is my skin looking pale?
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A 46-year old asked:
How can I lighten my skin and be pale?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it more advantageous to have pale or tan skin?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I am really tired lately and very pale, what can this be?
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A 35-year old asked:
My skin is really pale. What can I do to put colour to my face and skin?
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A 22-year old female asked:
What's the most common cause of petechiae and unusual paleness in people all ages?
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A female asked:
I am 28 years old .....my weight is 45kg while my height is 5.3 i am so pale and weak?
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A 30-year old female asked about a male:
My son is 5 very tall and thin his bowels are always flaky and crumbly and pale is this normal?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I am a 24th old male and recently had a small piece of pale white flesh come our after an ejaculation?
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A 38-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm naturally tan but became pale over time if I get a tan will it stay or fade?
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A female asked:
What does it mean to have white paled lips? I woke up and I found them white paled ,they weren't like this the other day.
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A 18-year old male asked:
I've become so pale I use to get a reasonable tan if i was in the garden for a day now I stay white as a ghost whys this?
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A 47-year old asked:
If you are fairly pale and you start tanning a lot everyday to the point you are almost black. Will you just go back to white in the end?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I am a bit skinny.And pale too.I eat a lot.But don't gain weight.All my tests are normal except hb is 9gms.I want to look pinkish &healthy.What to d0?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What makes skin go from pale to tan? What's occurring to make skin darken? I know it has to do with the sun, what is the sun doing to the body cells ?
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A male asked:
My skin has started darkening a lot since I was 13! My skin went from pale white to dark brown.. such a huge difference. How do I go back to the way I?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What causes pale diarrhea?
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A 33-year old asked:
Pale stools why could this be?
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A 20-year old male asked:
How do I make my pale skin darker?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why do peoples lips turn pale when in pain?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Does a very pale face indicate a sickness ?
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A 40-year old asked:
How to treat my pale and sick looking face?
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