How Over-Exfoliation Can Weaken the Skin Barrier
Dr. Maher Mahmoud discusses how intensive skincare routines and frequent exfoliation may weaken the skin barrier and contribute to irritation, breakouts and pigmentation.
Quoted in Cairo 24
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Coverage featuring Dr. Maher Mahmoud in Egyptian media — expert commentary on skin, hair and sun protection. Each piece links to its original publisher.
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Underarm-lightening deodorants may irritate skin
Dr. Maher Mahmoud warns that deodorants promoted for underarm lightening and unverified home remedies may irritate the skin.
Interviewed by Al-Dostor
Repeated exfoliation may harm the skin barrier
Dr. Maher Mahmoud warns that frequent exfoliation and high concentrations of acids can damage the skin barrier.
Interviewed by Al-Dostor
Warning against using frankincense ("Luban Dakar") for skin whitening
Warns against viral home recipes using frankincense ("Luban Dakar") for skin whitening and tightening, explaining that unrefined topical applications irritate the skin barrier and can trigger contact dermatitis and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Interviewed by Afaq News
Warning against counterfeit cosmetics and unknown skincare products
Coverage of Dr. Maher Mahmoud's interview on eXtra News, warning against counterfeit and unlicensed cosmetics that cause chemical burns, severe allergies, and long-term skin damage.
Interviewed by Resalt Al Salam
Dr. Maher Mahmoud on Rice Water and Frankincense Skin Masks
In a television interview, Dr. Maher Mahmoud discusses claims about rice-water and frankincense masks, saying these home remedies do not reach deeper skin layers to address wrinkles.
Interviewed by Nabd
Rice water and frankincense skincare claims
Dr. Maher Mahmoud discusses viral rice-water and frankincense skin-care recipes and the limits of home remedies promoted online.
Interviewed by Al-Dostor
Talk Show Bulletin: Dermatology warning against chlorine skin-bleaching trend
Summarizes Dr. Maher Mahmoud's televised warning against the viral social media trend of adding household chlorine bleach to bathwater for skin whitening.
Interviewed by Al-Masry Al-Youm
Dr. Maher Mahmoud Warns Against Chlorine on Skin
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.
Interviewed by Al Watan