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title: "Can topical estrogen be used if you have rosacea"
description: "Learn if topical estrogen is safe for rosacea-prone skin. Experts confirm it won’t worsen rosacea and is safe for use alongside skin conditions."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/can-topical-estrogen-be-used-if-you-have-rosacea"
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# Can topical estrogen be used if you have rosacea

> Learn if topical estrogen is safe for rosacea-prone skin. Experts confirm it won’t worsen rosacea and is safe for use alongside skin conditions.

## 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.

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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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkFzGvTQ2wA&t=250s).


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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [M4 Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4)
- [Rosacea Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/rosacea-face-cream)
- [Rosacea and Melasma with Estrogen | Dr. Ellen Gendler & Dr. Corinne Menn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkFzGvTQ2wA)
- [Topical Estrogen's Role in Healthy, Radiant Skin | Dr. Ellen Gendler & Dr. Corinne Menn - Melasma, Rosacea, and Other Skin Conditions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOzPrwnwsFA)
- [Topical Estrogen: Tips from Dr. Ellen Gendler](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare)

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