Question 1

why was i given aldara (imiquimod) cream?

Accepted Answer

Aldara (imiquimod): Do you have genital or rectal warts,  actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma ?

Question 2

is using aldara (imiquimod) cream for the same purpose?

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Aldara (imiquimod) cream: Gyns prescibe Aldara (imiquimod) cream to treat vulvar condyloma( warts)  there are other faster methods to treat them in the office. If you use the vream you have to apply it 3x per week for usually 8-12 weeks and it can cause vulvar irritation.

Question 3

how soon after using aldara (imiquimod) cream should i see results?

Accepted Answer

Wait for it: The package insert of aldara:
"early clinical clearance cannot be adequately assessed until resolution of local skin reactions (e.g. 12 weeks post-treatment)."

to me, this means it's hard to tell if the stuff is working until you've finished a full course of it, since it induces irritation of the whole area.

The label says it's important to finish the whole course of medicine--stick with it!

Question 4

i am argentina. i need information. what is aldara (imiquimod) a cream for?

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Various: Aldara (imiquimod) cream is a cream that helps the immune system clear certain conditions: indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratoses on the face, basal cell cancer, and gential warts from hpv. It is by perscription only.

Question 5

for mature people please..i use aldara (imiquimod 5% cream) and need advice?

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Aldara (imiquimod): Aldara (imiquimod) is an immune modulator used for the treatment of condylomata accuminata ( genital warts). It can cause pain, burning, irritation. It is also being used to treat some forms of vulva dysplasias as these are hpv related. Dermatologists are also using this for some skin cancers.

Question 6

how long does aldara (imiquimod) cream take to start working and what are all the uses?

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Aldara (imiquimod): Aldara, imiquimod, is a topical skin medication that gets your skin cells to produce interferon, a natural substance that is involved in producing immunity toward certain diseases. It is used to kill cells infected with wart, or human papilllomal virus, and it is used to treat certain kinds of skin cancers and precancers. It works slowly and often produces an inflammation with redness and pain.

Question 7

aldara (imiquimod) cream side effects?

Accepted Answer

Burning or redness: Aldara (imiquimod) may cause some local burning or redness if applied to sensitive areas.

Question 8

how effective is aldara (imiquimod) cream to cure my warts?

Accepted Answer

Another possibility: No guarantee it will work better than anything else. Can try it other topical methods are ineffective. Expensive.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with flat warts. i have been prescribed imiquimod cream and have not seen any results and have such a large amount. i don't want?

Accepted Answer

Duct tape: There are a number of anecdotal accounts of the shrinkage of warts with duct tape.  Can't hurt and worth a try.  Just tear off piece and plant it over one of your wart crops for six weeks and then take a peek.

Question 10

how does aldara (imiquimod) cream work on hpv?

Accepted Answer

Imiquimod: Aldara (imiquimod) is an immune response modifier which may work by allowing the immune system to eliminate external warts caused by hpv. Cd4 and cd8 lymphocytes have been shown to infiltrate the hpv lesions when this agent is used.

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I am argentina. i need information. what is aldara (imiquimod) a cream for?

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For mature people please..i use aldara (imiquimod 5% cream) and need advice?

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How long does aldara (imiquimod) cream take to start working and what are all the uses?

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Aldara (imiquimod) cream side effects?

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How effective is aldara (imiquimod) cream to cure my warts?

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I have been diagnosed with flat warts. i have been prescribed imiquimod cream and have not seen any results and have such a large amount. i don't want?

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How does aldara (imiquimod) cream work on hpv?

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