A 30-year-old female asked:
I have relatively wide spread genital warts on my vagina and anus. is aldara (imiquimod) still effective on widespread cases of gw?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
It is effective: It is effective and you can try it, if prescribed by your doctor or dermatologist.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can I still have intercourse while I'm being treated for genital warts? I have a small patch and aldara (imiquimod) has been working really well for 2 weeks.
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
GENITAL WARTS SEX: YOU CAN HAVE ALL THE INTERCOURSE YOU WANT.
BUT YOU CAN STILL PASS IT ON TO YOUR PARTNER OR PARTNERS. UNTIL ALL THE WARTS ARE COMPLETELY GONE!
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The odd of recurrence after treating warts is still around 50% disregarding the methods of treatment. Current knowledge suggests all HPV-affected females need having PAP more diligently & vigilantly than the non-affected counterparts. In reality, doctors just help modify...
May 30, 2016
A 34-year-old female asked:
I was diagnosed with Genital warts 15years ago..The doc gave me Aldara (imiquimod). My paps are clean with no trace of warts..am i still contagious?
Dr. Zachary Veresanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
HPV : You can always transmit the virus. Not as likely with active lesions and negative paps though
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Doctor, I noticed bleeding after a BM & found fleshy bumps around my anus. Are these anal warts? Can I use Imiquimod 5% cream, from my GP, on these?
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Get checked!: We cannot tell what those bumps are from your description. Do not put anything on them until you have been examined. This may be hemorrhoids but the... Read More
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Hi, i have a large amount of bright red blood coming from anus that start yesterday. 4 weeks ago I was prescribed imiquimod cream for anal warts. help?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Rectal bleeding: There are many causes of rectal bleeding, some of them serious. It might be a minor problem, but don't take the chance: see a doctor, preferably the ... Read More
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908 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
I had a genital wart in urethra and its been removed by Imiquimod cream (Aldara) 3 years ago and I am scared if it will transfer with my partner?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unlikely: Most people are able to get rid of the HPV with or without treatment. As you do not have any lesions you are unlikely to transmit what you had to your... Read More
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