Does Aldara cream cure genital warts?

Aldara is not a cure for genital warts and it may not keep you from spreading this condition to others through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You may develop new lesions during treatment with Aldara. For best results, keep using the medicine for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor.

How long does Aldara take to work on genital warts?

Do not use Aldara for more than 16 weeks at a time. It usually takes 8-10 weeks for your warts to disappear, but warts may clear as early as 4 weeks. If your warts reappear, talk to your doctor.

Will genital warts come back after using Aldara?

In fact, approximately 30 percent of all warts will regress within the first four months of infection. However, the majority of genital warts will recur within three months of infection, even after undergoing appropriate treatments.

What cream is best for genital warts?

Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara). This cream appears to boost your immune system’s ability to fight genital warts. Avoid sexual contact while the cream is on your skin.

How do you apply Aldara to genital warts?

Apply a thin layer to the affected area of the skin just before bedtime. Rub it in gently. Allow the medicine to stay on the treated skin for 8 hours (for actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma) or 6 to 10 hours (for genital warts). Do not take a bath, swim, or get the treated area wet during this time.

Does Aldara get rid of HPV?

Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Genital/anal warts are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Since imiquimod does not destroy the virus but only helps to eliminate the wart, new warts may form, even while you are being treated.

How do you use Aldara for genital warts?

Does Aldara cream burn?

Common experiences after applying Aldara include stinging, burning, tenderness and itching of the skin. While uncomfortable, these reactions indicate that the medication is working by stimulating the immune system to destroy the targeted cells.

What does Aldara cure?

This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them.

How good is Aldara?

Aldara has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings for the treatment of Human Papilloma Virus. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Is Aldara cream painful?

Common side effects of Aldara topical include: treatment area reactions such as skin redness, swelling, itching, irritation, dryness, burning, pain, tenderness, thickening/hardening of the skin, peeling/flaking/scabbing/crusting, or leaking a clear fluid.

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