Can topical estrogen be used if you have rosacea?
Yes, you can use topical estrogen if you have rosacea. Here at Alloy, our experts, including board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ellen Gendler, have discussed this in detail. Topical estrogen does not worsen rosacea and should not be a reason to avoid it. While topical estrogen is not a treatment for rosacea, it is considered safe to use on skin with rosacea and will not aggravate the condition.
If you are interested in an estrogen-powered anti-aging cream, check out our M4 Face Cream Rx, which is gentle, non-comedogenic, and designed for perimenopausal and menopausal skin. You can learn more about it on our M4 Face Cream Rx product page.
For a deeper dive into this topic, watch the relevant section of our YouTube discussion with Dr. Gendler and Dr. Menn, where they address rosacea and topical estrogen directly: Rosacea and Topical Estrogen.
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