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Perscribed for two nearly invisible AK spots on face. Now done 12 days of first round. As advertised: starts working day 1 with very mild pain, redness, progresses to VERY pronounced darker area, then scab-like. DEFINITELY an immune reaction working, affecting only the AK tissue even deep under the surface. Doing the job so far. Amazing action for a topical. Downside: looks like I was hit with a t...

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Imiquimod is simply the generic/scientific name for the brand name Aldara, so all of the Aldara reviews work for Imiquimod. My dermatologist prescribed this cream to apply for 8 hrs/day, 4-5 days/wk, in conjunction w/ monthly freezings of a very large wart on the ball of my left foot near my toes. The location and size of the wart, plus having multiple, severe spinal injuries, made it nearly imp...

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Anonymous | Patient
3/2/2024
Condition: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Overall rating 5.0
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I want to share my experience as when I was offered Aldara for the first time, I read so many scary reviews, not that it didn't work but that there was an extreme reaction and flu symptoms. This had me worried especially as it was during the pandemic, so I opted for mohs on a superficial bcc on upper lip. It was one cut, but I have a scar from nose into cutaneous lip now, swollen lip on that side and constant feeling of pulling even over two years later. So when I had another small SBCC diagnosed on forehead and Aldara was offered again, I decided on that, especially as I talked to a second opinion derm and explained my concerns, he said you don't have to have an extreme reaction for it to work, you just want a reaction for at least a few weeks. He told me to keep in close contact with my derm and can alter things if there is an overreaction. This was the comfort and reassurance I needed. I never had an over reaction. For the first couple weeks, there was no reaction, then started having one that got stronger manly in the last two weeks of the 6 wk treatment, but nothing terrible at all. The doctor called it cleared a couple months later and I don't have any scar, feels completely normal there. Read More Read Less

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DL | 55-64 | Nonbinary | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/14/2024
Condition: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Overall rating 4.3
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20 years ago, was offered Aldara (imiquimod) trial topical treatment for superficial facial BCC. The treatment was to my upper cheek, below cheekbone. During treatment wound extended from 0.5cm to 3.8cm sloughy wound. After 12 weeks, was left with slow healing wound. When fully healed, pigment loss was evident and skin texture has changed. This is still the case. . After about 5 years, and to date, I slowly lost all upper molars which were adjacent to treatment site. All other dentition is healthy. Please can I ask - Has anyone else experienced this or found any evidence of research about this possible side effect? Read More Read Less

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Phil W | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2023
Condition: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Overall rating 1.0
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Terrible time after five days of use, massive haemorrhage turnout, couldn’t walk, sickness nothing could be swallowed for days, knocked out didn’t want to live! Never been so close to dying, lost nearly two stone. Had several internal investigations regards haemorrhaging endoscopy etc, this was caused due to my immune system overreacting. I never want to go through this again.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2023
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 1.0
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I wouldn't wish this medication on my worst enemy. First application, I didn't wash it off well enough, had feelings of depression out of nowhere until I was able to shower and scrub it off. 1 week in and I had severe swelling and burning. The next day, I was in extreme pain with blisters and ulcers covering my entire vulva and vagina. Headache, general malaise/fatigue, low-grade fever, and difficulty with urination. By day 3 after symptoms, a huge chunk of my vulva was burned off, and the wounds were infected. Doctors are useless and say it is herpes despite multiple negative tests. Need better education on application (take how much you think you need and divide by 10) and the side effects because I have been very sick from this medication. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Patient
3/22/2023
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 1.7
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I used this cream for 5 weeks and the burning and itching was unbearable. I have been off the treatment now for 2 weeks and the itching and burning has not gone away. It's just as intense. Did not have any flu like symptoms as some have mentioned though. I see my doctor next week and think the next step is having them surgically removed. I need some relief.

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WartAllGone | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2022
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 4.3
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IT WORKS! Genital warts right between the shaft and balls was difficult to treat, but it worked! But it requires diligence to put the right amount the right way, once every 3 days. You will get some redness and burning, but perhaps for a day or two. Do not apply too much, but just right, covering the wart but not the healthy skin surrounding the wart. You won't see anything until your 3-4th application. Don't put too much just because you don't see anything yet, as it comes, slowly at first but surely!Read More Read Less

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Kevin | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2022
Condition: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Overall rating 2.0
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I kept wondering why was I getting congested, burning sensation, severe headache and this intermittent cold. I literally thought I had Covid. Boom! I’d never thought a cream would do this much damage but now I know. It made me feel terribly bad and felt bad 2 to 3 days after I stopped taking it.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/16/2022
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 3.3
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It made a very big difference over the course of 4 months, but I stopped using it & got an ablation.

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NOYB | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/13/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication was prescribed 3x per week for 8 weeks. It's taking months to apply because the chemical burns become so painful that I cannot use it more than 1 or 2x per week. Imiquimod is terrible! I wish there was another option, but my surgeon said I have to complete the treatment or the dysplasia will develop into cancer AGAIN. What's worse is I have to do this 2-4 times a year, which means I'm dealing with this over six months a year. Since HPV doesn't go away and imiquimod isn't a cure, it's a life sentence.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 7-12 | Female | Caregiver
7/22/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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My Vet gave this for my horse that had a growth under her tail. 1st dose applied and it caused 2nd/3rd degree burns all over her bottom, private area and tail!!! I know it's a horse but the system is relatively close to the system of a human. Would never use again on either human or horse. Nasty medicine!!!

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asdhjkg2j34g234 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/17/2022
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 3.0
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started using this every couple of days about 3-4 weeks ago. it has destroyed a couple of warts (red, itchy, nasty looking now) and has done nothing to some others. a couple of days ago i started getting allergy type symptoms (sneezing, coughing, itchy nose) and from what other people are saying on here I honestly think it is from the drug. my area down there looks absolutely horrible, but i guess that means the drug is partially working.

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Sargent | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2022
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 1.3
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Does not seem to have any reaction for my. Like watery lotion

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concerned | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2022
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 1.3
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I cant contact my doctor to ask. but this medicine im pretty sure is making me very emotional, altering my hormones/ nuerochemistry, and illiciting a very strange deep psychospiritual horror in response to the side effect sensations that accompany drugs use after 1 week. dull unexplainable "pain" sensation on penis shaft accompanied with existential sensational dread and agony.

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Toletyouknow | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/1/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My legs were covered with flat warts that I’d tried everything to get rid of. I finally saw a doctor who recommended application of this cream once every 3 days. Within 2 weeks my infection was becoming less and less severe. It’s taken a total of almost 2 years but I can finally say that this cream has cured me!

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andres | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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This medicine was prescribed by my urolus to treat molluscum contagiosum in my leg and groin, not penis or testicles, after applying it for 3 weeks for 3 days I present side effects such as: pain in bones, knees, feet, elbows and hands, sweating in hands, very strong headache, after suspending the treatment for 2 weeks, the sequelae still continued.

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Bern925 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
8/21/2021
Condition: Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
Overall rating 2.3
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My husband was given this cream by his dermatologist for his skin condition on his face. Within 3 weeks, he had a crusty rash all over his back and on his chest along with diarrhea, coughing, lack of energy and loss of appetite. Even all of his teeth hurt.

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Tyler1811 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/11/2021
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used this for a wart that wouldn't go away with liquid nitrogen on my finger for a few months. First few weeks had almost no change in condition. However, after around a month, the skin became extremely inflamed, scabbed, bled, burned, and itched for three weeks. Extremely painful to touch and tender. However, I imagine that is just the cream doing its job. No flu like symptoms at all like other people reported.

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Unknown | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/15/2021
Condition: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Overall rating 4.0
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My doc said twice a day. I have oozing boldly sores from the base of my nose into my lip. It created sores on my lower lip and inside my mouth. I have felt exhausted. The site burns horribly. I’ve been on it three weeks, but need some healing now. If it killed the cancer it was worth it. But unless the area is biopsied...who knows? I don’t know how to measure effectiveness.

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Reggie | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/26/2021
Condition: Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is very effective for me. That being said, Iâ??ve experienced low back pain, nasal congestion, flu like symptoms and severe fatigue. My skin gets very red with a rash before sores develop that weep and ooze. The painful skin is bad but the severe itching is really hard to handle. I will say that once the treatment is finished, after many weeks the redness goes away. My skin is left soft and clear. I have treated the back of my neck, my chest area, my face and ears. AKs can surface after treatment as did with me, so you will have to treat the area again to get rid of themRead More Read Less

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Al | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/24/2020
Condition: External Genital Warts
Overall rating 4.3
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This med seems to be working as the warts are getting smaller. The side effects are not so much fun; slight burning but the flu like symptoms are pretty bad. I'll be glad when the prescription has done it's work.

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