Is topical estrogen going to wreck your skin — or is the internet lying to you? In this episode of The Skin Real, I'm setting the record straight on one of the most misunderstood topics in women's midlife health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What melasma actually is and why it's so hard to treat
- Whether topical estrogen can trigger or worsen melasma (and what the research really shows)
- Why estrogen alone is NOT enough to cause melasma — and what the missing piece is
- The difference between topical and systemic estrogen when it comes to melasma risk
- What I do personally — including using topical estradiol on her own face
- How to do a test spot if you have a history of melasma
- Why rosacea patients have little reason to fear topical estrogen
- How to find a provider who is actually up to date on estrogen therapy
Don't let fear-based content on social media make your medical decisions. Get informed, have the conversation, and take back control of your skin health.
If this episode helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend navigating perimenopause or menopause. It makes a huge difference.
📱Download The Skin Real app.
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Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#TopicalEstrogen #Melasma #MenopauseSkin #Perimenopause #RosaceaSkin
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What melasma actually is and why it's so hard to treat
- Whether topical estrogen can trigger or worsen melasma (and what the research really shows)
- Why estrogen alone is NOT enough to cause melasma — and what the missing piece is
- The difference between topical and systemic estrogen when it comes to melasma risk
- What I do personally — including using topical estradiol on her own face
- How to do a test spot if you have a history of melasma
- Why rosacea patients have little reason to fear topical estrogen
- How to find a provider who is actually up to date on estrogen therapy
Don't let fear-based content on social media make your medical decisions. Get informed, have the conversation, and take back control of your skin health.
If this episode helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend navigating perimenopause or menopause. It makes a huge difference.
📱Download The Skin Real app.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#TopicalEstrogen #Melasma #MenopauseSkin #Perimenopause #RosaceaSkin