Why Does Skin Turn Yellow Under Pressure? Understanding Skin Color Changes
Pressure compresses surface blood vessels, reducing flow → skin appears pale/white. Upon release, vessels re-expand, blood returns, color normalizes. Sometimes skin appears yellow due to bilirubin release into skin from compressed vessels; yellowing resolves with pressure release and restored flow.
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