75% Imiquimod cream
Some reviewers think that Aldara is expensive — although effective in treating warts
After maybe 6-8 weeks 2 of the warts shrunk down and disappeared, I was delighted it was finally working
Before using Aldara When you must not use Aldara Do not use Aldara: if you are allergic to imiquimod or to any of the ingredients listed under "Product Description" on skin where there are open sores or wounds
com In clinical studies, Aldara ( imiquimod) topical cream was found to completely clear external genital warts in 50% of patients who applied treatment 3 days a week for a total of 16 weeks
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In addition, this activity This chemical treatment burns off genital warts
Side effects can include a change in skin color, itching or burning, and pain
Imiquimod: Topical 5% imiquimod increases anti-tumor and anti-viral effects by increasing specific cytokines that modulate the immune response
Imiquimod topical has an average rating of 7
Aldara 5% Cream is a topical, prescription-only treatment licensed explicitly for genital warts and external anal warts in and around the anus
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some non cancerous conditions such as warts around the genitals and anus
1999] Review Topical imiquimod: a review of its use in genital warts
Imiquimod cream is also used to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) on the trunk, neck, arms, hands, legs, or feet and warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas
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In an approach called intralesional immunotherapy, the wart is injected with a skin-test antigen (such as for mumps or Candida ) in people who have demonstrated Introduction Cutaneous warts are highly prevalent lesions caused by the infection of keratinocytes by different types of human papillomaviruses
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Scientists at 3M's pharmaceuticals division discovered the drug and 3M obtained the first FDA approval in 1997
ALDARA (imiquimod) Cream, 5% is supplied in single-use packets each of which contains 250 mg of the cream, equivalent to 12
Products for home use are relatively expensive: a 1-month supply of imiquimod costs approximately $150; a 1-month supply of podofilox, $110 to $130
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9,79 Clearance rates are similar to those of There is ample scientific evidence that imiquimod is effective and safe in the treatment of anogenital warts, 5 as well as warts elsewhere in the body
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When using imiquimod cream, 'flu-like symptoms may develop, such as fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhoea and muscle pain
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Data sources include Micromedex (updated 4 Feb 2024 Actinic Keratosis
Aldara cream works to treat genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Can fully eliminate genital warts within 4 to 5 weeks of treatment
Condyline and Warticon both contain a plant extract called podophyllotoxin
2 out of 10 from a total of 131 reviews on Drugs
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Thank goodness I did as I was
No side effects are mentioned by any reviewers
Medically reviewed by Sally Chao, MD
Zyclara (imiquimod) is a prescription-strength topical treatment that stimulates the immune system to treat genital or anal warts
Reviews for Imiquimod
Imiquimod: Topical 5% imiquimod increases anti-tumor and anti-viral effects by increasing specific cytokines that modulate the immune response
on warts inside the vagina or inside the anus or inside the Aldara (Imiquimod) 5% Cream for Genital Warts
” J Am Acad Dermatol
64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience
some non cancerous conditions such as warts around the genitals and anus
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Product Details
Aldara is a cream that helps your immune system fight the virus that causes genital warts
Warticon is a topical cream that you apply to your skin, and is used to treat genital warts
Introduction Cutaneous warts are highly prevalent lesions caused by the infection of keratinocytes by different types of human papillomaviruses
Scientists at 3M's pharmaceuticals division discovered the drug and 3M obtained the first FDA approval in 1997
28 Imiquimod upregulates immune surveillance ALDARA Cream is packaged in single-use packets which contain sufficient cream to cover a wart area of up to 20 cm 2; use of excessive amounts of cream should be avoided
Direct comparisons between home therapies (imiquimod, podofilox) and other treatments are needed
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