Dark or pale face color can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'minor' to 'life-threatening'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose dark or pale face color, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Rosacea | 91% | Confirm |
Caffeine Intoxication | 14% | Unlikely |
Kidney Disease | 5% | Ruled out |
What is your facial coloring prior to suntan, compared to others of your race, or family members?
Possible responses:
→ Noticeably pale→ Slightly pale → Average / don't know → Slightly dark → Noticeably dark, pink, flushed or ruddy |
Pale skin is a possible symptom of kidney disease.