Why does our skin change color when we apply pressure or stretch it? Like if I press the tips of my fingers together they go from reddish to pale white. 472 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.67K March 28, 2021 0 Comments What’s the biology behind this? In: Biology 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 28, 2021 0 Comments Your skin is reddish because of blood. If there was no blood then your skin appears very pale. When you apply pressure you are temporarily forcing blood out of the blood vessels in that spot. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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