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(also known as Imiquimod)

Imiquimod is used to treat external warts around the genital and rectal areas called condyloma acuminatum. It is not used on warts inside the vagina, penis, or rectum. Imiquimod is also used to treat a skin condition of the face and scalp called actinic keratoses. Imiquimod can also be used to treat certain types of... continue

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
HPV
51
73%
Sexually Transmitted Di...
26
92%
Molluscum Contagiosum
10
50%
Sexually Transmitted Di...
8
38%
Skin Cancer
7
86%
Overall, 74% (105 Members) find Aldara helpful
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Aldara Reviews

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I used aldara and it burned my labia and the lips to my vagina, If I peed it would burn until I cried, I would have to be in the bathtub in water to pee. Worst treatment ever. They went away a couple months later on their own.
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I had an outbreak of genital warts a year and a half ago. My doctor gave me the cream to use I used it as instructed and it worked very well. The warts cleared up within a couple months and I havent seen any since.
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Some side effects...had to change frequency of use
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on aldara for 10 weeks now its doing its thing just fine.
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By the time I got to see my Doctor a second bump started developing. She gave me samples and made an appointment with another doctor who has more exp with warts. I used it 3 days straight and every other day for a week. I finally saw the 2nd md..one wart had disappeared and the other shrunk to 14 of size...I had that removed with acid. I responded well to the cream and the Acid didnt really hurthigh tolerance for painI am very happy with Aldara. I will use it in future...lets hope not.
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has only mild side effects involving skin irritation dosage is 5 percent
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Just started. Area turned bright red itching. Will let you know.
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Worked over a 3 week period.
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Used it for about three weeks and it burnt like hell and made my skin peel, but so far it has worked
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I worked and the GW cleared up within 3 weeks.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: ALDARA???? BAD BUT GOOD ????
    OK SO I STARTED ALDARA(IMIQUIMOD) AFTER SEEING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF WARTS. I CAUGHT THEM VERY QUICKLY THANKFULLY BECAUSE THEY WERE IN ANY EASY TO... [More]
  2. Advice: aldara
    It's not likely that the aldara has worked that quickly in you (to make them shrink already). It usually takes 6-10 wks for it to really start to ... [More]
  3. Advice: aldara
    hi does anyone here had success with aldara? im kind of starting that treatment recommended by the doctor. im kind of scared of the possible side effe... [More]
  4. Discussion: Aldara
    I have a one cycle supply (12 single use packets) of Aldara (Imiguimod) for genital warts (for internal use: anal). I paid $245 for it after my insura... [More]
  5. Discussion: Basal Cell Carcinoma
    So it turns out that instead of always having to have a MOH's procedure to remove basal cell carcinomas there is pretty impressive data for topical t... [More]

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