Social media is once again buzzing with a new trend: “ferritin face.” But this is not just a trend; it shows something deeper about one’s health.

Content creators on TikTok and Instagram are popularising the term “ferritin face” claiming that low iron or ferritin levels cause visible signs like pale or greyish skin, dark circles under the eyes, thinning hair, brittle nails and dry lips.

Videos under this trend encourage self-assessment with some users posting dramatic before and after photographs.

Does ferritin face actually represent medical........

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