Skin Conditions And Symptoms

noun the state or quality of being pasty; paleness or lack of color in the skin

• The doctor noted the patient's pastiness as a possible sign of an underlying medical condition.
• I always wear sunscreen at the beach to avoid getting that pastiness on my skin.
• Her face was looking a bit pasty after staying up all night studying.
• The pastiness of his words revealed his lack of sincerity in the apology.

adjective describing the complexion as red in color

• The woman with a red complexioned face was advised to consult a dermatologist.
• My friend always looks red complexioned after spending too much time in the sun.
• I heard that guy is really self-conscious about being red complexioned.
• Her anger made her face appear red complexioned during the argument.

noun a small, inflamed elevation of the skin, typically accompanied by itching or burning

• The wheal on the patient's arm was a result of the insect bite.
• I got a big wheal on my leg after being stung by a bee.
• That mosquito bite left a huge wheal on my skin.
• The wheal of emotions she felt after the breakup was overwhelming.