Yes, too much iron can darken skin.
How Iron Affects Skin Color
Iron, along with melanin, contributes to skin pigmentation. When there's an excess of iron in the skin, it can lead to:
- Darkening of the skin: The skin may take on a tanned appearance.
- Greyish skin: In some cases, the skin may appear grey instead of a normal skin tone.
According to recent findings (05-Sept-2024), iron in the skin, along with the pigment melanin, can darken the skin and give a person a tanned appearance or sometimes cause skin to look grey.
Treatment and Improvement
The good news is that skin darkening caused by excess iron can often be improved with treatment, especially if the treatment is started early and sufficient iron is removed from the body.
