Pallor

Pallor is present when normal skin color becomes paler, usually whiter in color. Usually, comparing skin color in an injured and noninjured area will determine whether:

  • The color of the injured body area is normal or paler.
  • The injured body area is cooler to the touch than the uninjured body area.

Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: June 10, 2008
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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