Aldara is a prescription medication used to treat warts around the genital and anal areas, actinic keratosis (flaking and discoloration of the skin from sun exposure), and superficial basal cell carcinoma (a form of skin cancer) in adults. Aldara belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers, which stimulate the body's immune response to treat warts. The exact way Aldara works to treat other conditions is unknown.
This medication comes in the form of a cream to be applied to the affected area 2 to 5 times a week for up to 16 weeks depending upon the condition being treated.
Common side effects include redness, swelling, sores, blisters and other changes to the area where Aldara cream is applied.
Basal Cell Carcinoma [1] Skin Cancer [2] Cancer [3] Dermatology [4] Sexually Transmitted Disease [5] Infectious Disease [6]
Imiquimod [9]
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