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Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?

2 outlets · first reported by BBC News Health 17d ago · latest 14d ago · 59 hours of coverage

Coverage, in order

  1. 17d ago
    first BBC News Health UK mainstream
    Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?

    Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

  2. 14d ago
    Women's Health UK UK mainstream
    ‘Ferritin face’ is trending, but your face can’t tell you if your iron is low – 7 real symptoms to watch for

    TikTok has millions talking about ‘ferritin face’, but a GP explains why your reflection can’t tell you if your iron stores are low – and which symptoms to watch for

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