Low ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body, can leave clues on your face. Users list pale or grey looking skin and dark under-eye circles. Doctors say appearance alone can diagnose iron deficiency.
"ferritin face" was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder in 2021. She developed heart palpitations and fatigue and hair loss. Videos often encourage viewers to compare them with their own appearance.
Iron deficiency is common with oral iron. Iron can be obtained naturally from foods such as meat, beans, lentils and fortified cereals. Social media has helped women take symptoms more seriously.
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