TikTok Diagnosed Me With 'Ferritin Face'. WTF Does That Mean?

It has been linked to an “under-recognised” condition.

My skin’s a little dry, dull and pale. The rings under my eyes stay shadowy no matter how much sleep I get, and my hair could stand to be thicker.

This, TikTok assures me, is “ferritin face” – a series of visual signs that suggest my iron stores are low.

In my case, that’s been proven true through blood tests. These tests are the only reliable way to work out whether you’re iron deficient: you should see your GP if you suspect low iron.

So, does the social media trend have any merits?

Here’s what Dr Kathryn Basford from Asda Online Doctor had to say.

How common is low ferritin?

Low ferritin levels refer to depleted long-term supplies of iron. Dr Basford said it’s very common in the UK, especially among teens, kids, older people and women.

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