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'Ferritin face': can iron deficiency be detected from the face — what doctors say

The 'ferritin face' trend on TikTok and Instagram is racking up millions of views: users link paleness, dark circles under the eyes and brittle hair to low ferritin. Doctors interviewed by BBC News warn that no diagnosis can be made from appearance — a blood test is needed. The ‘ferritin face’ trend on TikTok and Instagram is racking up millions of views: users link paleness, dark circles under the eyes and brittle hair to low ferritin. Doctors interviewed by BBC News warn that a diagnosis cannot be made from appearance — a blood test is needed.

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