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Dark circles, pale skin and brittle hair are among the signs linked to a social media trend known as 'ferritin face'. Creators online claim these changes in appearance could be signs of low ferritin – a protein that stores iron in the body. Some have shared their own experiences of low iron, including changes to how they look and feel. But what do medical experts make of the trend? Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read more. #Ferritin #Iron #BBCNews

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