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A member asked:

I have genital wards. using aldara (imiquimod) cream. very expensive. is there alternative? 3 weeks not looking better. big cauliflower.

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See below: You may need to have cautery or cryotherapy or even surgery depending on how big the lesions are, see your doctor for best alternative, good luck.

Answered 9/28/2016

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