Pale skin with red spots typically indicates what condition?

Pale skin with red spots is often indicative of Spleen deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Spleen is responsible for the production of Qi and blood from the food we consume. When there is Spleen deficiency, it can lead to insufficient blood production, resulting in pale skin. The red spots can signify the presence of blood stasis or heat that can arise when the blood is insufficient and unable to circulate properly.

In addition, a deficiency in Spleen function can also affect the body’s ability to nourish the skin properly, further contributing to the pale appearance. The red spots may emerge due to unresolved heat or stagnation associated with the deficient state, reflecting an imbalance in blood or Qi.

While other conditions mentioned have their own presentations, they do not typically feature the combination of pale skin with red spots in the same way. For example, stagnation of liver blood may present with different symptoms such as pain or a distending feeling, while heat in the lungs would usually show signs of respiratory issues and dryness, and kidney Yin deficiency often presents with dryness and heat symptoms that don't specifically involve the pale skin with red spots.