1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated February 5, 1997, in the Registration Statement (Form S-1) and related Prospectus of Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the registration of 2,587,500 shares of its common Stock. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP San Jose, California October 17, 1997