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Does aldara (imiquimod) take a long time to work on warts?
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Yes: 3-6 months usually. If they are on the bottom of the foot, they need to be debrided about every 2 weeks in order to expedite effectiveness.
Answered 2/5/2013
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Yes: It is a topical medication and takes time to penetrate the skin.
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