HealthIs ‘ferritin face’ real, and can you spot iron deficiency by appearance?

Social media posts link low ferritin to dark circles, pale skin, hair loss and brittle nails. Doctors say these signs can accompany iron deficiency but are subjective and unreliable for diagnosis; iron stores can also be depleted before anaemia develops. Taking supplements without a diagnosis may be harmful, so people noticing changes should seek professional advice.

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