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A 25-year-old male asked:
Is aldara (imiquimod) dangerous to use ? does it have any dangerous side effects ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
If used as directed: It is a safe medication. May want to dicuss with your doctor but dont let your anxiety disorder get in the way of your treatment.
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Dr. John Holdenanswered
Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Skin lesions: When used as directed and under the supervision of a physician, Aldara (imiquimod) is both safe and effectice.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the use of aldara (imiquimod) and are there painful side effects?
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Dr. Geoffrey Schnideranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 49 years experience
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.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Any side effects of imiquimod?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Generally cutaneous: This immune modulator is used topically in treatment of warts and some skin cancers. Can produce extremely severe skin effects, with blistering bloody lesions. Systemic side effects include secondary fungal infections, flu-like symptoms, enlarged lymph nodes, muscle and back aches, and others.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Aldara (imiquimod) cream side effects?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniel Leeanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Burning or redness: Aldara (imiquimod) may cause some local burning or redness if applied to sensitive areas.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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