Dr. Maher Mahmoud Warns Against Chlorine on Skin
- Published
- By
- أحمد العانوسي
- Interviewed by
- Al Watan
Summary
In a phone interview, Dr. Maher Mahmoud warns against using chlorine to lighten skin and explains that direct or concentrated exposure may cause burns and inflammation.
Dr. Maher Mahmoud cautions against adding chlorine to bathwater as a skin-lightening practice. He explains that chlorine is a disinfectant, not a lightening treatment, and that a temporary change in appearance can result from removing some surface oils rather than changing skin color.
The article reports his warning that direct contact or strong concentrations may cause burns, inflammation or contact sensitivity; fumes may also bother breathing, while the hair can become dry and break. It distinguishes these trends from limited diluted-bath use in some childhood eczema cases under medical guidance, and says any skin-care alternative takes time.
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