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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Explains that dry skin lacks natural moisturizing factors and recommends gel cleansers and twice-daily moisturizing—especially around the mouth, where dryness and inflammation lead to perioral hyperpigmentation.
Differentiates between melasma, freckles, sunspots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, outlining treatments via chemical peels, fractional laser, and topical depigmenting agents.
Explains internal and external causes of hyperpigmentation, including sun exposure, indoor lighting, hormonal changes, insulin resistance (acanthosis nigricans), and thyroid disorders.
Recommends Botox injections every 4–6 months for persistent wrinkles, pharmacy creams containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and Acretin, a protein- and vegetable-rich diet, and daily morning sunscreen.
Explains how psychological stress elevates cortisol and triggers histamine release, leading to acute urticaria, itching, and flare-ups of eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
In an interview, Dr. Maher Mahmoud describes the Red Touch laser presented at the ICCE conference and discusses its intended skin-rejuvenation use and reported downtime.
Explains the 3-month hair growth and shedding cycle (out of 50,000–100,000 scalp hairs), states that shedding up to 120 hairs/day is normal, and warns against tight hair ties, sharp-toothed combs, chemical dyes, and heat tools, advising wooden combs and detangling from ends upward.
Clarifies that bathing with cool or lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap soothes shingles itching and prevents secondary infection, but warns against hot water, prolonged soaking, or bathing when blisters are open and oozing.
For World Vitiligo Day, Dr. Maher Mahmoud discusses newer treatment approaches and progress in restoring skin color and limiting disease spread.
