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2 hours ago · Oxford
Is ‘ferritin face’ real? Why your iron levels might be low - video

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What we know
Social media is awash with claims iron deficiency can be identified in the mirror by dark circles, breaking hair and dry skin. But is ‘ferritin face’ real?
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Is ‘ferritin face’ real? Why your iron levels might be low - video
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