Iron Deficiency Signs Your Skin, Hair & Nails Are Trying To Warn You About

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide, and your skin, hair, nails, and even your mouth can reveal the warning signs long before anemia develops. In today’s video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray discusses: • Iron deficiency symptoms • Iron deficiency hair loss • Skin signs of low iron • Spoon nails (koilonychia) • Brittle nails and mouth changes • Iron deficiency and itching • Who is at risk for iron deficiency • Ferritin and iron testing • Oral iron supplements and absorption tips • Iron-rich foods and dietary sources of iron Dr. Dray explains how low iron impacts the body, why hair shedding can occur, and how symptoms like fatigue, brittle nails, pale skin, restless legs, and cravings for ice may all be connected to iron deficiency. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:35 What is iron deficiency? 1:14 Hair loss and iron deficiency 1:45 Skin signs of low iron 2:46 Nail and mouth changes 3:19 Other symptoms you should not ignore 3:47 Who is at risk for iron deficiency 6:59 Testing for iron deficiency 7:43 How to correct iron deficiency 8:53 Iron-rich foods 10:50 Important takeaway 11:49 Outro Topics covered include: • Iron deficiency anemia • Ferritin levels • Telogen effluvium • Diffuse hair shedding • Pale skin and dry skin • Koilonychia • Cheilosis • Restless legs syndrome • Pagophagia (craving ice) • Iron supplementation • Vitamin C and iron absorption • Heme vs nonheme iron • Iron deficiency in women • Iron deficiency and GLP-1 medications • Chronic inflammation and iron absorption Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician regarding testing, diagnosis, and treatment. #irondeficiency #hairloss #dermatologist #anemia #ferritin #telogeneffluvium #skincare #drdray FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. 💜Shop my Amazon store https://o.bttn.io/0BwiPWFIZLG 💜Follow me on liketoknowit https://www.liketoknow.it/drdrayzday 💜Social media Instagram @drdrayzday Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drdrayzday/ Facebook @DrDrayzDay Twitter: @drdrayzday Tiktok: @drdrayzday Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided on this Youtube channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this Youtube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.