• It is used for non-hypertrophic actinic keratoses on the face or scalp, primary superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) and condylomata acuminata (External Genital warts). (canceractive.com)
  • Imiquimod, sold under the brand name Aldara among others, is a medication that acts as an immune response modifier that is used to treat genital warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Imiquimod is a patient-applied cream prescribed to treat genital warts, Bowens disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ), and, secondary to surgery, for basal cell carcinoma, as well as actinic keratosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • One randomized double-blind Phase III clinical study found clearance of genital warts (an FDA-approved indication) improved from 9% with placebo to 24.9% with 3.75% imiquimod cream applied for up to eight weeks. (wikipedia.org)
  • As of 2014, insufficient evidence exists to recommend treatment of warts (other than genital warts) with imiquimod, due to the small size of and lack of controls in existing studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • They can be used to treat nongenital cutaneous warts, as well as external genital warts (EGWs) or condylomata acuminata. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 30 different HPV types infect cells in the anus and genital tract, including the cervix, and may cause asymptomatic infection, condylomata acuminata (genital warts), squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs), glandular cell abnormalities, and anal and cervical cancer or other genital carcinomas. (hivguidelines.org)
  • A randomized study was conducted to study the efficacy and safety of daily applications of 5% imiquimod cream in female patients with external genital warts and molluscum contagiosum (MC). (ijstd.org)
  • These properties highlight the potential of imiquimod as an effective treatment for genital warts and MC. (ijstd.org)
  • The present study was carried out to study the efficacy and safety of 5% imiquimod for the treatment of genital molluscum contagiosum and genital warts in female patients. (ijstd.org)
  • A randomized study was conducted to study and assess the efficacy and safety of daily applications of 5% imiquimod cream in female patients with external genital warts and MC. (ijstd.org)
  • Aldara (imiquimod) is a topical cream that is used to treat certain types of skin conditions, including genital warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis. (ruclear.co.uk)
  • The cream can be applied to genital warts (condylomata acuminata) which occur on the epidermis of genitals and near the anus. (ruclear.co.uk)
  • Aldara (imiquimod) is a topical cream that is used to treat genital warts caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). (ruclear.co.uk)
  • 1998. Treatment of genital warts with an immune-response modifier (imiquimod). (ac.ir)
  • Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). (drask.in)
  • Genital warts or condylomata acuminata are very common viral infection which are acquired through sexual contact.Genital warts are common in both male and female and can occur at any age. (dermatalk.com)
  • Wart treatment that blisters - Cancer prostata rastreamento Human papillomavirus vaccine dose Virus del papiloma en mujeres tratamiento Tengo papiloma en boca Viermi psihosomatici quizlet de platilhelminthes un copil Hpv have genital warts Pin on Viata sanatoasa - Wart removal quizlet de platilhelminthes remedy duct tape Apasă pentru a vedea traducerea automată a definiției în Română. (mediafilmcenter.ro)
  • External genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are extremely common, with betweento one million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States alone. (mediafilmcenter.ro)
  • This patient-friendly article is about chemotherapy drug, Imiquimod also known by its trade names Zyclara and Aldara. (canceractive.com)
  • Aldara 5 % Cream, Read the affected person facts leaflet furnished by using your pharmacist earlier than you begin using imiquimod and each time you get a replenish. (pataz.lk)
  • Aldara cream is a topical medicine which contains the active ingredient imiquimod. (ruclear.co.uk)
  • The active ingredient in Aldara is imiquimod, a drug that stimulates the body to produce interferon. (ruclear.co.uk)
  • There are many HPV types, some of which cause cancer (oncogenic) and others of which cause noncancerous disease (nononcogenic verruca vulgaris and condyloma acuminata). (hivguidelines.org)
  • Abstract The condyloma acuminata, external anogenital lesions, represent a significant health problem, mainly in young patients. (adventube.ro)
  • Recent progress in papiloma en ano field lead to therapeutical successes but the efficiency of the therapy of condyloma acuminata is far from being satisfactory. (adventube.ro)
  • Keywords: condyloma acuminata, diagnosis. (adventube.ro)
  • Anal warts (also called 'condyloma acuminata') are a condition that affects the area around and inside the anus. (fascrs.org)
  • Condyloma acuminata are soft skin colored, fleshy warts that are caused by the HPV (human papilloma virus). (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • 12. Carrozza PM, Merlani GM, Burg G, Hafner J. CO-2 laser surgery for extensive, cauliflower-like anogenital condylomata acuminata: retrospective long-term study on 19 HIV-positive and 45 HIV-negative men. (journal-imab-bg.org)
  • Immune response modifiers have immunomodulatory effects and are used for treatment of external anogenital warts (EGWs) or condylomata acuminata. (medscape.com)
  • Topical Imiquimod 5% Cream in External Anogenital Warts: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Study. (ac.ir)
  • Imiquimod has also been tested for treatment of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia, common warts (a 2012 Cochrane review found no randomized controlled trials), plantar warts, warts in people with suppressed immune systems, flat warts on face and neck, and warts under and around fingernails and toenails. (wikipedia.org)
  • External genital and perianal warts (condylomata acuminata) in adults. (pataz.lk)
  • Topical agents that can be applied at home on small warts include Imiquimod or 5-fluorouracial (5-FU), although how well they work to eliminate anal warts completely is unknown. (fascrs.org)
  • In 2004, 3M obtained FDA approval to market imiquimod as a treatment for superficial basal cell carcinoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • In experiments, blocking OGFr function with siRNA technology resulted in loss of any antiproliferative effect of imiquimod. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clinical effect of imiquimod stems from cytokine-induced activation of the immune system. (ijstd.org)
  • Less invasive methods are now employed more frequently and include laser ablation, electrodessication and curettage, cryosurgery, application of5-fluorouracil, and topical imiquimod 5% cream. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • This case report describes the successful treatment of Bowen's disease of the penis with topical imiquimod 5% cream in a 42-year-old African American male with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • [5] Topical application of imiquimod elevates the production of cytokines, including the principal cytokine for antiviral activity, interferon-α. (ijstd.org)
  • Imiquimod has been tested for treatment of molluscum contagiosum. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two large randomized controlled trials, however, found no evidence of effectiveness of imiquimod in treating children with molluscum contagiosum, and concerning adverse effects were also noted. (wikipedia.org)
  • Zyclara cream was approved by the FDA in 2010 for treating actinic keratosis and in 2011, approved as a treatment for condylomata acuminate. (canceractive.com)
  • Imiquimod 3.75% cream is indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, non-hyperkeratotic, non-hypertrophic, visible or palpable actinic keratosis of the full face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults when other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Comparison of 5% 5-Fluorouracil cream applied twice a day for 2-4 weeks and 5% Imiquimod cream twice weekly for 16 weeks in the managenment of Actinic Keratosis of the face and scalp. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • Topical immunomodulation under systemic immunosuppression: results of a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy study of Imiquimod 5% cream for the treatment of actinic keratosis in kidney, heart and liver transplant patients. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • 14. Duus BR, Philipsen T, Christensen JD, Lundvall F, Sondergaard J. Refractory condylomata acuminata: a controlled clinical trial of carbon dioxide laser versus conventional surgical treatment. (journal-imab-bg.org)
  • Imiquimod is an imidazoquinolinamine derivative that has no in vitro antiviral activity but does induce macrophages to secrete cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-2 and interferon alfa and gamma. (medscape.com)
  • This article represents our entire clinical experience with the use of carbon dioxide (CO-2) laser in the treatment of 58 (40 male and 18 female) patients with Condylomata Acuminata after other treatments had failed. (journal-imab-bg.org)
  • This immune modification mediates the indirect antiviral, antiproliferative and antitumor activity of imiquimod in vivo . (ijstd.org)
  • Imiquimod 3.75% was approved for medical use in the European Union in August 2012. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2010. Phase Ⅱ trial of imiquimod and HPV therapeutic vaccination in patients with vulval intraepithelial neoplasia. (virosin.org)
  • Imiquimod has been studied extensively and is a new therapy relative to other EGW treatments. (medscape.com)
  • Common topical treatments include imiquimod, podofilox, and sinecatechins. (drask.in)
  • Most such therapies successfully eliminate visible condylomata in 30-90% of cases. (medscape.com)
  • There is evidence that imiquimod, when applied to skin, can lead to the activation of Langerhans cells, which subsequently migrate to local lymph nodes to activate the adaptive immune system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other cell types activated by imiquimod include natural killer cells, macrophages and B-lymphocytes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nevertheless, it is known that imiquimod activates immune cells through the toll-like receptor 7none (TLR7), commonly involved in pathogen recognition, on the cell surface. (ijstd.org)
  • One year follow up shows recurrence rates were 39% (Imiquimod) versus 57% (vehicle). (skintherapyletter.com)
  • You may be upset when you are given this diagnosis and it is important to note that anal intercourse is not necessary to develop anal condylomata. (fascrs.org)
  • Erythema was the commonest adverse reaction seen in 24% patients with the use of 5% imiquimod. (ijstd.org)
  • Patients were randomized by study center to receive daily applications of 5% imiquimod cream for a maximum of 16 weeks. (ijstd.org)
  • Imiquimod yields profound antitumoral activity by acting on several immunological levels synergistically. (wikipedia.org)
  • People who have had an organ transplant and are taking immune-suppressing drugs should not use imiquimod. (wikipedia.org)
  • 6. Ricart JM, Cordoba J, Hernandez M, Esplugues I. Extensive genital bowenoid papulosis responding to imiquimod. (journal-imab-bg.org)
  • It is clear that 5FU in the short term clears more AK's than Imiquimod when it is used in the approved way of twice a week for 16 weeks. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • Work from elsewhere suggests that the longer term clearance is indeed better with Imiquimod possibly due to it's upregulatoin of the p53 tumour suppressor gene. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • Do now not depart imiquimod cream on longer than prescribed. (pataz.lk)
  • A repeated 4 week course of Imiquimod 5% cream for AK's of the head is as safe and effective as one 16 week course. (skintherapyletter.com)