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Skin pale or gray; PallorDefinition Return to top
Paleness is characterized by an abnormal loss of normal skin or mucous membrane color which develops suddenly or gradually.
Considerations Return to top
Unless pale skin is accompanied by pale lips, tongue, palms of the hands, inside of the mouth, and lining of the eyes, it is probably not clinically significant, and does not require treatment.Common Causes Return to top
Call your health care provider if Return to top
What to expect at your health care provider's office Return to top
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
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