Paleness, also known as pale complexion or pallor, is an unusual lightness of skin color compared with your normal complexion. Paleness may be caused by reduced blood flow and oxygen or by a decreased number of red blood cells. It can occur all over your skin or appear more localized.

What does it mean when someone has a pale face?

Paleness may be the result of decreased blood supply to the skin. It can also be due to decreased number of red blood cells (anemia). Paleness of the skin is not the same as loss of pigment from the skin. Paleness is related to blood flow in the skin rather than deposit of melanin in the skin.

Why do I go pale when tired?

Being pale and tired could be a sign that you have fatigue. The paleness and tiredness can occur because the body is low on hemoglobin or red blood cells. Without enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, oxygen does not travel through the body as easily and can lead to both paleness and tiredness.