‘Ferritin face’: can you really diagnose low iron from a selfie? – (australia) — The Guardian Australia
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‘Ferritin face’: can you really diagnose low iron from a selfie? –

"Ferritin face" is a social media trend that claims iron deficiency can be detected by dark circles, dry skin, and hair loss. Madeleine Finlay, an iron deficiency expert, argues that these symptoms are not accurate indicators of iron deficiency and that a more accurate way to diagnose low iron is through blood tests.

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Published 05 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 06:26 UTC

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