Not quite a he althy complexion has become a serious problem that worries a large part of the world's population. The most common nuisance is a pale face. A few centuries ago, ladies, trying to get aristocratic pallor, made considerable sacrifices. Bloodletting, white lead, vinegar baths - what medieval beauties did!
Today, pallor is a sign of he alth problems. Natural shades are yellowish, pale pink and beige. How to determine why the face is pale, what diseases earthiness can be a symptom of and how to return the skin to its natural tone, read in this article.
Overwork or illness? What is the cause of paleness?
In most cases, pale skin can be explained by simple household causes. Sometimes this is an individual feature. The main reason for this appearance is the lack of outdoor walks and lack of physical activity, long sitting in front of a computer monitor or in front of a TV. Reduced levels due to lack of oxygenhemoglobin.
Another reason is chronic overwork. Nervous tension, physical activity and poor ecology disrupt the rhythm of sleep. The body does not recover, attractiveness disappears.
Pale complexion may indicate malnutrition. A large amount of soda, alcohol, fatty and spicy foods leads to problems associated with the digestive system and, accordingly, to pallor.
In order to determine the disease, it is not enough to note only pallor. It is worth paying attention to the mucous membranes and nails. In case of serious problems, they also become discolored.
Diseases in which a very pale face
Constriction of subcutaneous blood vessels leads to pallor of the face. This happens due to severe infections, injuries, severe stress.
If pallor is combined with general weakness, fatigue and constant lack of air, then most likely it is anemia. Anemia can appear against the background of hemorrhoids, ulcers, intestinal tumors. In addition, the causes of this disease can be blood loss during menstruation, the use of aspirin. The level of hemoglobin in the blood also decreases during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This pallor is easy to get rid of - just start eating foods high in iron and vitamins.
Pale face in tandem with swelling of the face and swelling under the eyes indicates kidney disease.
Narrowing of the aortic lumen can also cause pallor. In this case, there is a very strong pallor of the lips.
A noticeable general blanching, which is accompanied by perspiration and severe pain in the abdomen - a symptom of appendicitis or perforation of a stomach ulcer. In addition, pale skin is the first sign of a heart attack and internal bleeding.
Weakness, blanching, jaundice, high fever and headache may indicate the onset of sepsis. A serious infectious disease can be provoked by any bacteria. Sepsis has many serious consequences, and therefore, at the first symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Pale face without blush is a sign of disorders of the cardiovascular system. Vegetovascular dystonia is accompanied by pallor, dizziness, chest pain. In addition, with this disease, a person's hands and feet freeze.
External factors
There are no malfunctions in the body, but is your pale face still bothering you? The reasons may lie in external factors. For example, pallor can be triggered by heat stroke or hypothermia. After all, with heat stroke, there is an outflow of blood from the surface of the skin. Overheating is usually accompanied by weakness and increased sweating. With hypothermia, the vessels narrow noticeably, blood enters the most important organs, while not delivering nutrition and heat to the skin.
Short-term and age-related pallor
Paleness can appear literally for a few minutes due to stress, fright, severe shock or pain. In addition, the complexion changes after the age of sixty. It happensdue to dehydration of the skin, lack of nutrition and moisture. The structure of the skin changes, the work of blood vessels slows down.
Child has pale facial skin: causes
Often, mothers are worried about the pallor of the skin of a child. If you have any doubts, you should consult a doctor. The doctor, having examined the oral cavity, eyes, nails, will be able to draw conclusions about the state of he alth of the baby. If the child is active, eats and sleeps well, the cause of pallor may be heredity and lack of "sunshine" vitamin D.
If the baby quickly gets tired, irritated, it is worth checking if he develops anemia. It is also worth starting to worry if the child has dark circles under the eyes: this can be a symptom of several diseases, such as allergies. In addition, it may indicate diseases of the urinary tract. Fear should also cause bruises that appear on the body of the baby for no reason. Together with pale skin, they are a sign of diseases of the circulatory system.
It is worth remembering that if any alarming symptom appears, you need to contact a pediatrician, and not draw conclusions and "prescribe" treatment yourself. Only a specialist should conduct an examination, select a treatment and prescribe the necessary drugs.
How to get rid of pallor
He althy skin color is an indicator of the he alth of the whole organism. Cosmetics can only mask a pale complexion, but this will not solve the problem of physical condition. If the medical examination did not revealailments, you can return a he althy complexion on your own. This will help sports. Physical exercises put blood circulation in order, restore the functioning of the cardiovascular system. And this means that in a couple of weeks the complexion will return to normal. If you are worried about a pale face, the causes of which are a heavy meal and slight dizziness, try to lie down. In this case, the head should be lower than the level of the heart.
Simple rules
In order for the reflection in the mirror to please, you must follow simple rules. After all, how the skin looks depends not only on the physical condition, but also on the mood.
- For a natural complexion, make it a habit to include citrus fruits, carrots or apricots in your breakfast.
- Spend as much time as possible outside.
- In order for the microcirculation of the skin to return to normal, it is necessary to massage daily. Its main feature is the use of ice cubes. You can freeze water or a decoction of herbs.
- Avoid conflict, don't show aggression.
Masks for pale skin
A mask of carrots and apples, taken in equal amounts and grated on a fine grater, will help restore a he althy color to the skin. On a cleansed face, apply a thin layer of the mask and leave it for 15 minutes. Then the mixture must be washed off with cool water and applied to the skin with a nourishing cream.
Masks with the addition of essential oils will help restore a he althy color. Suitable oils are geranium, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary and lavender. As a base, any base oil is suitable - coconut, olive,jojoba or almond. You can add one or two drops of essential oil to any homemade masks, such as clay ones. In order to improve the complexion, you need to take two tablespoons of pink or white clay and dilute it with milk. After thorough mixing, you need to add essential oils from the list. Keeping this composition on the face for more than 15 minutes is not recommended!
Pale skin and tanning bed
If you have a pale face, it is better to refuse a visit to the solarium. However, if the desire to sunbathe is too great, you must remember about safety! The first sessions should not be more than twice a week, and their duration should not exceed three minutes. Do not neglect special cosmetics. The oils and vitamins found in tanning creams moisturize the skin without drying it out.
