12/10/2026
https://theconversation.com/ferritin-face-is-trending-but-can-your-skin-really-reveal-low-iron-289833
"Ferritin Face" ??! Really 😱☹️
There are many reasons for pale skin and dark under eyes.
It is easy to check your iron stores (ferritin) before racing off to buy an iron supplement. Also, this can cause significant problems for those with haemachromatosis: a disease where the body absorbs and stores too much iron. Check with your GP before looking at TikTok for medical advice
TikTok has turned a blood test into the latest beauty hack. Here’s what low iron can really do to your skin, and what it can’t.