Mahogany table surface damage

Newb here. Also: I'm not a woodworker, but I do watch a lot of vids. Enough to know not to do further harm by guessing or hamfisting any repair technique(s).

Mahogany table 63x195cm [I inherited it; don't know any history] -- whiteish area on surface is water damage from a few weeks ago. An iron leaked water through a plastic sheet beneath that had a small hole in it, then through paper onto the table surface, so it wasn't discovered for days.

The effect has been to loosen surface fibres sufficiently that it's a tiny bit rough, as hair fibres appear to be standing up a little. Very very little. The regular table surface is very smooth and this interrupts that smoothness as you rub your palm across the surface. I did spray some Mr Sheen over it to see how it would darken, and it probably improved it minutely.

I presume (?) that the damage suggests the table is finished with a water based paint/stain.

So I'm wondering what I should do? It will take a LOT to convince me to sand it. The great charm of this table comes from the insect damage patterning : absolutely don't want to take back surface if at all avoidable. Despite some minor wearing near the edges of the table on the long sides.

There's a couple of other minor scratches too. And also a ring-mark from something or other: that's possibly best left alone I guess : it's character!

Any suggestions/recipes/ideas gratefully received, thanks!

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome peacay,
With the raised hairs I would suggest a like scrape over with a sharp razor blade type scraper. Personally I would mix some shellac with metholated spirits and put on tops I have stripped to bring the fibres up and then I trim them down. It helps me get a smoother surface to start treating (painting or alike).
If you want to experiment with maybe some shellac with stain then maybe trial with a small kids paint brush in a least noticeable area.

Just my very amateur thoughts.

Personally I pick up old pieces in very bad condition and then experiment. Some items I've stripped 4 times until I got it right but when you do it's very satisfying.

Before you try anything, you will have to get rid of the Mr Sheen, as it contains silicon. Others might know of a better method but isopropyl alcohol has be suggested as one method.