Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?
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Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?

Doctors warn that the viral 'ferritin face' trend on TikTok cannot actually diagnose low iron, even though some symptoms can be real clues.

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

The Long Sip
What happened

A viral TikTok trend called ferritin face claims you can spot low iron levels just by looking at someone's skin, hair and nails.

The detail

GP Dr Aziza Sesay told the BBC that ferritin face is not a medical diagnosis, and those visual signs can point to many other conditions.

What it means

If you relate to the symptoms, doctors say a blood test is the only reliable way to check your iron levels, not a TikTok video.

For you

If you notice pale skin, hair shedding or brittle nails, doctors say get a blood test rather than self-diagnosing from social media videos.

Full story at BBC

What readers are saying

kath1950
A proper blood test is CRUCIAL before starting any new supplements.
Bert
It is important to remember that coffee and tea can inhibit iron absorption, so these should be avoided when taking supplements on an empty stomach in the morning.
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