Eli5: Why does irritated red skin ( sunburn for instance ) change back to its original color when pressure is applied ? 867 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.53K July 11, 2021 0 Comments Eli5: Why does irritated red skin ( sunburn for instance ) change back to its original color when pressure is applied ? In: Biology 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 11, 2021 0 Comments Sun burns are red to begin with because part of your body’s response to the burn is to send more blood to that area. When you apply pressure, you are temporarily cutting off blood flow. No blood = no red. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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