Posts Tagged ‘Aldara’

How effective is Aldara (imiquimod) for treatment of genital warts?

Monday, November 1st, 2010

I am getting the prescription for it tomorrow. I would like to know what to expect.

Is it possible that they will mostly disappear? I don’t want to get my hope up so I would like to know what to expect.

I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Follow The Patient Application Leaflets And Doctor’s Advice While Applying Genital Wart Cream Like Aldara

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

There are many treatment options for those people who are suffering from simple and complex genital warts. The genital warts are caused by a microorganism called the HPV or Human Papilloma Virus. If this virus has entered your body, then there are 100 percent chances that the genital warts will appear some day or the other. The genital warts appear either in singles or in clusters near the genital area of both the males and the females. Genital warts are highly contagious and can easily infect one individual to another individual during sexual contact.

Genital warts occur on skins and mucus membrane lining. They can be very tiny or spread into large masses inside the vagina and the cervix in women and on the penis and the scrotum in men. These warts can also be seen around the anus and very rarely deep in the throat of those who indulge in anal and oral sex. Sometimes these warts grow in clusters and take on the shape of a cauliflower. The visible warts can be treated with genital warts cream, but there is no treatment for the human papillomavirus. Sometimes, though the HPV is cleared on its own by the immune system of the body.

Visible warts can either be treated by various genital wart creams and lotions or can be removed through surgical methods. However, if the human papillomavirus remains in the body, the wart reappears within few months. Earlier, there was a consensus that HPV cannot be eradicated by any medicine. Now it is believed that a strong immune system can clear the virus through interleukins, which recruits interferon, which in turn slows viral replications. A new study has shown that it can be either cleared or suppressed through immunological responses. Some modes of genital wart treatments also slow down the HPV replications and thus indirectly help in eradicating HPV from the body.

When the doctor prescribes the Aldara genital wart cream, he or she will tell you all the important facts about the Aldara genital wart cream. In addition to the necessary information about the Aldara genital wart cream, the doctor will also tell you how to use the Aldara cream. Some good doctors may even demonstrate the procedure of the Aldara genital wart cream application. If the doctor is giving the Aldara genital wart cream application procedure, you need to pay careful attention to it. Ask all questions that you want the doctor to answer and don’t feel shy.

Aldara is a very effective cream that falls under the Imiquimod group of medicines. It is a prescription drug for external use only. You cannot use it for warts inside the mouth, anus, and vagina. It works by activating the immune system of the body. However, such medicines can have severe side effects if certain precautions are not taken. Read the Patient Application Leaflet carefully and talk to the doctors in details if you have any doubts. You can also read about the drug on different websites

After the application of the Aldara genital wart cream, the patient or the person who applies the cream needs to wash his or her hands immediately after the application. The washing of the hands needs to be done very meticulously and you can use a good soap and warm water. After you wash your hands, make sure to wipe them dry with a clean and dry towel.

For some additional information, you can even ask the doctor for some genuine web links so that you can do some reading work later. You too can do some good research on the Aldara genital wart cream and also find out the other genital wart treatments. You may want to check the cost of the Aldara genital wart cream treatment and compare it with the other genital wart treatments. If you find a better genital warts removal treatment, then you can always try that treatment. You need to do what suits you the best.

Pouches once opened should be thrown away, even if there is enough cream left. Some patients, who do not have health insurance, may be tempted to save such opened pouches for another use because they are quite expensive. However, you should resist such urges. Throw away the opened pouch in a safe place. If you really cannot afford a new pouch for every application, instead of using the old pouch, tell your doctor about it and have the genital warts cream changed. There are some other effective medicines. May be they will have slightly more side effects, but definitely less than that caused by contaminated Aldara.

Matthew McMillan is a leading expert in treating genital warts. His works are regularly featured in online health publications on matters relating medications of genital warts. For more information on how to get rid of genital wart, visit TreatmentForGenitalWarts.com.

Have anybody used Aldara cream for genital warts?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

i just got diagnosed with genital warts yesterday and my warts are very small and there are only about 3 of them…i just wanted to know did you like the cream did it itch or burn and how long does it take to make small warts go away…i know i can’t get rid of the virus

Does Aldara cream when used for genital warts help you fight the virus or just get rid of warts?? Confused!?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

I have been using Aldara cream for a small amount of genital warts (I’m female) for about 1 week now. I’ve done some research since I started using it, but I’m confused, I know it’s helping me get rid of the warts (I already see the results), but does it help you fight the virus? Someone knowledgeable please tell me what exactly it does! Also, If the cream gets inside my vagina (just a little bit) then is it really dangerous? Because, it’s kinda difficult to avoid that!

how long does it take for aldara to get rid of genital warts?

Monday, May 17th, 2010

using the 3m packets, how long would it take for the warts to clear up?

Can men use Aldara cream for genital warts?

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Is it safe or ok for men to use aldara cream for genital warts?

anyone ever used Aldara cream for genital warts?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Has anyone or know of anyone who has ever used Aldara cream to get rid of genital warts?

Can I Use Aldara Cream On My Son’s Warts On His Fingers? He Is 5 And Freezing Did Not Help.?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

He is 5 and the cream is perscribed for those over 18.

Can I Use Aldara Cream On My Son’s Warts On His Fingers? He Is 5 And Freezing Did Not Help.?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

He is 5 and the cream is perscribed for those over 18.

Aldara Cream – Is This Really Good For Genital Warts?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I was diagnosed with genital warts and as I noticed I have 2 in my private area and some in my anus. How many pecent should I expect using aldara cream to cure my warts? Is there any additional home treatment I should do to cure my warts.

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