‘Ferritin Face’: What Low Iron Actually Does (and Doesn't Do) to Your Appearance

‘Ferritin Face’: What Low Iron Actually Does (and Doesn't Do) to Your Appearance

Reports on social media suggest a phenomenon coined “ferritin face” could indicate iron deficiency. fotostorm · E+/Getty Reports of “ferritin face” on social media suggest that certain facial changes could indicate that you’re low in iron. Low iron levels may cause subtle changes in appearance, but these signs alone aren’t enough to diagnose iron deficiency. Healthcare professionals rely on blood tests, such as a complete blood count and ferritin levels, to confirm iron deficiency rather than visual symptoms. Social media influencers claim that having a “ferritin face” may indicate you’re low in iron. Ferritin is a protein that helps your body store iron. You need iron in order to make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for bone marrow, organs, healthy muscles, and brain development. As “ferritin face” makes its way across social media platforms, users are describing several tell-tale signs, including: dark under-eye circles pale or gray-looking skin dry or cracked lips hair loss or shedding Users have also shared images of their face before and after taking iron supplements or getting an iron infusion. Video

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Source: Google Health