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Repeated exfoliation may harm the skin barrier

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إسلام جمال
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Al-Dostor
Repeated exfoliation may harm the skin barrier

Summary

Dr. Maher Mahmoud warns that frequent exfoliation and high concentrations of acids can damage the skin barrier.

In its report, Al-Dostor attributes to dermatologist Dr. Maher Mahmoud a warning that repeated exfoliation and strong acid concentrations may damage the skin barrier. The coverage concerns overuse of exfoliating products and the irritation it can bring.

This is a separate publisher report on a topic also covered by Cairo 24. It is retained as its own press link and marked as related coverage for editorial review.

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