Question 1

cannot afford aldara (imiquimod) (or generic) in the slightest bit; pharmacy said $200+/treatment. warts are spreading fast. is there an alternative?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid: Some less expensive options are podophyllin, salicyclic acid (compound w, duofilm), canthacur.

Question 2

i'm treating my plantar wart with aldara (imiquimod) and tagamet.  it's much less tender now  but  hasn't diminished in size very much.  is the treatment working?

Accepted Answer

Off label use : While they are both good treatments, studies have shown poor results with Aldara (imiquimod) for foot warts because the medication does not penetrate well. High dose tagamet is really indicated in the pediatric world because the adult dose required is extremely high.  Laser therapy and electrodessication are effective and quick. There are better topicals like 5-fu and pyrogallic acid.

Question 3

is aldara (imiquimod) for warts considerded a safe treatment? what side effects should i be aware of? are there any medicines i should not take with it?

Accepted Answer

Works well: Even though it may cause some transient irritation or inflammation as the result of an activated immune response.

Question 4

having had laser, acid and aldara (imiquimod) treatments, how could  i get rid of a planter wart on my foot?

Accepted Answer

Bleomycin : The only thing left is injection with anti cancer meds such as bleomycin.

Question 5

is there a home remedy to get rid of genital warts? my dr. did cryo freeze treatment which was very painful and took a long time to heal. however, warts returned after 3 months. have also taken aldara, with zero effect. my dr. is again only offering anoth

Accepted Answer

There : There is no safe home remedy to treat genital warts.  Please be re-evaluated.  The genital skin is very sensitive and home remedies would not be safe.

Question 6

fluorouracil vs imiquimod for plantar warts? is one better than the other or a combination?

Accepted Answer

Both are good : Both are good, but I prefer imiquimod over fluorouracil

Question 7

can imiquimod & podophyllotoxin be used concurrently? one to burn off the warts, and the other for a concurent immune response to prevent recurrence?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: They can potentially be administered together, however, Podophyllin has been to potentially have severe allergic reactions so should only be administered in a doctor's office so that you can be observed.  See a doctor that is comfortable administering the medication before you apply this medication on your own.

Question 8

if one gets rid of their genital warts with aldara, (imiquimod) how many times can the warts reappear before it seems "unlikely" that they will?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: What you want to know is how long you need to be free of warts so you can be considered to be cured. The longer  you are clear the more likely you will remain clear. You may be free of warts yet still harbor the virus with a potential to cause future warts. You hope the Aldara (imiquimod) stimulated significant immunity against the virus.

Question 9

aldara (imiquimod) cause oozing but painless sores on clitoral hood when cream rubs on it. the majora where wart (next to clit) only itches. stop use or continue?

Accepted Answer

Stop ....: .... at least until you have a chance to discuss it with your prescribing provider. Oozing is a worrisome side effect indicating that tissue is being damaged. The clitoral tissue is specialized and very sensitive, so it is not entirely unexpected that it might react more. I presume you are only supposed to put the cream on the wart; you may be able to continue with more precise application of med.

Question 10

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.

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Cannot afford aldara (imiquimod) (or generic) in the slightest bit; pharmacy said $200+/treatment. warts are spreading fast. is there an alternative?

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I'm treating my plantar wart with aldara (imiquimod) and tagamet. it's much less tender now but hasn't diminished in size very much. is the treatment working?

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Is aldara (imiquimod) for warts considerded a safe treatment? what side effects should i be aware of? are there any medicines i should not take with it?

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Having had laser, acid and aldara (imiquimod) treatments, how could i get rid of a planter wart on my foot?

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Is there a home remedy to get rid of genital warts? my dr. did cryo freeze treatment which was very painful and took a long time to heal. however, warts returned after 3 months. have also taken aldara, with zero effect. my dr. is again only offering anoth

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Fluorouracil vs imiquimod for plantar warts? is one better than the other or a combination?

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Can imiquimod & podophyllotoxin be used concurrently? one to burn off the warts, and the other for a concurent immune response to prevent recurrence?

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If one gets rid of their genital warts with aldara, (imiquimod) how many times can the warts reappear before it seems "unlikely" that they will?

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Aldara (imiquimod) cause oozing but painless sores on clitoral hood when cream rubs on it. the majora where wart (next to clit) only itches. stop use or continue?

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

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