Ways Your Skin Reveals Underlying Health Issues

Pale Skin Or Loss Of Pigmentation

Paler skin or the loss of pigmentation in one's skin may not just be genetics. A loss of pigmentation could be the body's way of indicating the patient is suffering from anemia. Anemia is a vitamin B-12, B-6, folate, or iron deficiency, and it occurs more often in individuals who follow a vegan diet, who have issues with (nutrient) absorption and digestion, or who are taking specific medications such as antacids and metformin. A loss of pigmentation can also reveal an individual could be dealing with Vitiligo, a long-term condition caused by a lack of melanin or pigment in the skin. White patches develop on the skin, more commonly appearing on the face, neck, hands, and in skin creases.