Pallor (also known as paleness) is when the skin is a pale color.[1] It can be caused by illness, stress or even shock.

Pallor
A girl with pallor around her mouth caused by scarlet fever
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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

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  1. "Paleness". Healthline. Retrieved Feb 21, 2015.