Pallor describes paleness of the skin and mucous membranes. It may be a result of reduced blood flow, abnormal pigmentation or anaemia.
Pallor is best assessed by examining the conjunctivae and mucous membranes. It is a poor index of the extent of anaemia.
Pallor due to abnormal pigmentation may be considered in terms of:
Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.