Aldara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• abc...
• April 11, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "Always wondered if I would ever get to leave a review on here. After 8 months, I finally stopped using Aldara. To be honest, I don't even know if it was the cream or just time that got rid of the warts. I never had a huge outbreak, but they were stubborn. It started with two bigger ones. They decreased in size after using the cream but never really went away. I ripped most of them off, to be honest. I know how you guys feel. I was severely depressed during this time. Side effects were nonexistent in the beginning, but after some time they were horrible: my skin got so thin that it ripped all the time (I mean huge tears like after giving birth), I've had constant yeast infections and couldn't pee without being in pain (put your hands on the floor while peeing, thank me later). I don't want to scare anyone, but I was fooled by reviews that promised me that it would all be gone after a month. You're normal, not alone, and you will eventually fight it."

• max...
• March 15, 2017

For Human Papilloma Virus "I'm fighting HPV for a year and a half now. Aldara works, but it takes a long time. Be patient, it might burn you sometimes. Make sure the area is clean and dry. Avoid using tea tree oil or ACV while on Aldara therapy."

• XXX...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "In the first week of using this cream, I felt no difference, although now I’m in my second week (I apply Mon, Wed, Fri for 16 weeks), and I’ve got a sore throat and sneezing, also, down there burns and itches like anything! I’ve noticed swelling around the surrounding area of the wart (I only have one), but I have noticed it’s decreasing in size slowly but surely! To reduce the itchiness, take two showers per day (no scented shower gels) to keep them clean. Also, if you can, don’t wear underwear as the friction can make it more painful. For the pain while urinating, take a cup or jug and rinse off with cool water! Although the pain is unbearable sometimes, try and stick it out. :)"

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "My second week. Basal cell carcinoma on right forehead and cheek. Blistering all over my cheek and around my mouth. Dry, crusty patch on the right side of my nose. Feel tired, but I am sleeping. The area of reaction is bigger than I expected, but nothing on my forehead yet. I had one excision above my eyebrow, which took ages to heal, so am happy to use the cream. In Italy, it cost 84 euros."

• A G...
• November 10, 2015

For Human Papilloma Virus "Contracted GW and went to a dermatologist who diagnosed them after one had misdiagnosed them before. Had them burned (electrocuted off) and frozen. Had to return two weeks later as many more small ones had grown, same treatment again. I was then prescribed Aldara for a month, morning and night for 5-day stints (Mon-Fri). I kept up with this the first week, but the second week I started just doing nights as twice a day seems excessive after reading everyone else's prescriptions. Things look much clearer, but I got a blister which healed significantly after taking a break for a few days. This stuff takes a few days to kick in, but expect to be pretty red and your scrotum to be sore if you're a guy. I'll repost in a couple of weeks when I'm done with my treatment."

• Jad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

For Human Papilloma Virus "About 6 months ago, I noticed some tiny warts, about 13, on the base of my penis, so I had them checked by a dermatologist. He told me they look like Bowenoid Papulosis and warts. He recommended Aldara and told me to put a thin layer on them for 4 weeks, 3 times a week. Absolutely nothing happened during this period. When I saw him again, he gave me another 8 weeks (2 packets). I am on my 8th week now, and no change, except I think they may be getting slightly bigger. I have not had sex with my partner for the last 6 months, and due to this problem, I am getting more and more depressed. I am losing hope with this medication and am not sure where to turn to. I would be much obliged for any advice given."

• Lan...
• July 5, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "I developed genital warts (GW) on my vulva going in my vajay-jay. I was prescribed Aldara, using it (Mon, Wed, and Fri) for 16 weeks at bedtime. I noticed change on my seventh application. The end of that third week, 95 percent of my warts were gone. And the rest were gone in my 4th week. I am now free from GW, but my doc says I must continue to apply Aldara until 16 weeks. I don't have any side effects, only headaches in the first three weeks of using Aldara. My doc also told me to apply Vaseline on the skin that isn't affected around the warts before applying Aldara cream on the warts. I found this cream amazing, and I am happy. The only thing is that the cream is bloody expensive."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2019

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I am in complete agreement with 'Old Ruth.' Nothing happened for about 10 days, but when it did, wow! Instead of having one lesion only, it turned out that I had them all over my nose. It became swollen, then stretched, then 'crusty,' and then the whole mess disappeared and has not returned, 5 years now. The biggest drawback is the price! It was on half-prescription when I began, but very shortly thereafter it was taken off prescription (I live in Spain) and reverted to 84 euros. I wouldn't mind, except with the little sachets, you don't seem to be getting much for your money. More recently, I have had a similar lesion on my temple. I have been using Diclofenac partly because it seems to have a good reputation, and partly because it is MUCH cheaper. The jury is still out, but it seems to be having more or less the same effect as the Aldara."

• Smu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "Black female aged between 24 and 28. Used Aldara for about 1 month, 3 times a week - Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and washed it off after 10 hours. The wart was on my perineum area. The first week on this medication made the wart increase in size, bummer. However, by the end of the second week, the wart had drastically reduced in size. For the first two weeks, I used a whole sachet for each application (realized later this was some sort of overdosage) and might explain the on-and-off sore throat I experienced during this time. Reduced my dose for the last two weeks - one sachet for 3 applications. In total, I ended up using 8 sachets from the recommended 12. Keeping the rest in case of any re-occurrence. Strangely enough, I only experienced burning and irritation in the last two weeks when I was using a more reduced dosage. There's also minor discoloration where the wart was."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "Aldara works wonders. I used it as prescribed, and within 2 weeks, most of the really large lesions were gone! The only downside to Aldara is the side effects. The itching, swelling, and redness around the affected area were almost unbearable! I’m on my 5th week of treatment, and honestly, I can’t wait for this to be over."

• 40s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2016

For Human Papilloma Virus "I had 3 HPV near my V opening, went to see my gyne. Had it checked, and she gave me a box of Aldara, Probas Omega 3 AEE, Protexin Protect Multi Prebiotic. The doc explained treating HPV (skin tags, warts) must be done both ways, from inside and outside due to low immune/antibody system inside us. Aldara is for skin application, 3x a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Apply while lying down or sitting - allow it to absorb for a while before sleep at night. 1 sachet per week. As for the Omega 3 & Protect, 2x a day. On top of that, double up my normal 1000mg Vit C and Multi V. All these for 30 days. After 2 weeks, it's completely gone. Balance of Aldara, will keep if any for future."

• Oli...
• November 16, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "This cream, Aldara, works! Two weeks in, using it three times a week with rest days in between, and they have all gone! I experienced a lot of itching and a slight bit of soreness and stinging when going to the toilet, but honestly, it wasn’t bad at all. I used Vagisil in the daytime once I washed the cream off, and that was my saving grace. I didn’t feel anything or notice a change until using the cream a fourth or fifth time, so just be patient. Just because you’re not in excruciating pain, like people say, doesn’t mean it’s not working! I guess I was very lucky in that sense."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "I found out I have genital warts, and they were pretty much a lot to do any other treatment, so the doctors suggested a topical cream. At first, I was scared when I read all the reviews. The first 3 applications, I didn’t feel any difference, but the day after my third time, I started feeling like I had a cold or cough, and the next morning, I had a hard time peeing as I was burning like anything. I found a trick: I started sprinkling cold water on me before I started peeing, that made me not feel 95% of my pain while peeing. And in 1 day, my burn pain while peeing was gone, and I saw 50% of my warts have disappeared. I’m still a little sick, but I’m happy."

• MON...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2017

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I recently used it and posted my comments, which are favorable, but I thought you might be interested in what can only be termed a side effect. My fingernails are really growing fast, for some reason, my little fingernails usually split, and my thumbnails usually split at the base, but there has been no sign of splitting, and they are growing really well - I have even cut them, something I have never done in my life at 72 years old."

• jac...
• October 22, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "Prescribed Aldara after 2 failed rounds of cryotherapy for genital warts (GW) after being diagnosed with HPV about two months ago. Struggled mentally with GW as there were a few clusters and two very large ones, especially after the failed cryotherapy, and wasn’t sure about Aldara after reading reviews, but I’ve been using it 3 times a week in the evenings for one week so far - one large GW has gone and the majority of clusters. Prescribed to use it for 4 weeks, but after being one week in, not only have the GW improved, but so has my mental health. Fair amount of itching and occasionally pain when urinating, as well as soreness after the first couple of applications, but nothing compared to what some people seem to have experienced. Could not recommend more, and I wish I’d gone straight for this over the cryotherapy! (Only giving 7/10 as I’m one week into treatment, don’t want to jinx it, and there has been some discomfort)"

• Tap...
• December 2, 2016

For Keratosis "Have used this product several times over recent years, used for facial and scalp keratosis. It definitely works well, although skin conditions seem to return after a year or two. Treatment involves application of ointment on weekdays (i.e., five days, with weekends off) for four weeks. The major side effect I have noticed is flu-like symptoms (coldness and body aches) and tiredness. The several times this has happened, I have taken a day's break from treatment before resuming."

• Caz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "I noticed small lumps on the inside of my labia. I went to my gyno, who confirmed they were genital warts. My gyno prescribed Aldara cream 2 times a week for 6 weeks. The cream caused intense itching in the area, soreness, and ulcers in and around the area. I also had headaches, was very fatigued, and had flu-like symptoms. After the 6 weeks, the warts have gotten somewhat smaller but had not disappeared. As it had somewhat worked, I asked my gyno if I could get another dose of the cream. I went through another 6 weeks of the medication and finished up about 2 weeks ago. Aldara did significantly reduce and clear most of the warts, but there are still some of them there, and 2 weeks after finishing treatment, I felt itchy down there again and noticed warts growing back again. I am sad as I went through so much pain physically and emotionally. I can imagine the treatment does work for some patients, so it is worth a try, sadly, it just didn't fully work for me."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "I’ve been using Aldara for just over 2 weeks now for anal warts. The sachet with the cream is so small that I assume you just used one entire packet, however, upon reading reviews, people started with less and worked their way to more. I have had no flu or nausea symptoms, but I got open, slightly bleeding blisters leaking a lot of fluid around my perineum and on the outer rim of my anus. I have to have some absorbent material there 24/7, or it becomes too wet and irritated. However, the warts themselves have gone from cauliflower to tiny, barely recognizable bumps in the tiny amount of time I’ve been using it. So it has worked, but my body was definitely not ready for the dose I applied. I recommend starting with small amounts, using a cotton swab onto the direct area and using more from there once your body is used to it."

• Zan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2020

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have used Aldara in the past for specific lesions. Never once have I been able to go the full course as my glands swell, and I feel miserable and flu-y. Over the years, I have had 21 MOH's surgeries, so I always think the Aldara will be better, but after this last round, I'm not so sure. This time, the dermatologist told me to apply it to my whole face Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights and rinse off in the morning. There are at least 30 lesions that are reacting, and yesterday I had to just lay in a chair all day, feeling awful. Needless to say, I'm going off of it a bit early again. Hopefully, it has done something to most of these areas, but I'm not sure I'm a good candidate for this drug. The good thing about MOH's surgery is that the entire BCC is removed and doesn't come back. Many of these spots are ones that I've used Aldara on over the years, and they are back..."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2017

For Human Papilloma Virus "The doctor said I had genital warts and put me on Aldara and said I should use it for 4 weeks, three times per week. I only used this cream once, and within two days the warts started disappearing, and within four days it had cleared totally. I used just a pea-sized amount and applied it with a cotton swab directly on the warts. It did get a little uncomfortable and itchy after about three hours."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2018

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "3 weeks, only using it at night, Monday/Wednesday/Friday only. No side effects, but masked probably because I have Parkinson's. Small area, only above the temple. No result really, although feeling it now there is a rough patch, so pleased. I would like to use for another week, but not sure if advisable. I had a stinging sensation for years, which GPs just waved their hands in the air as if to say nothing to worry about until I saw a GP 3 weeks ago. He prescribed this cream, and I believe it’s now doing its job."

• Dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2018

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I had cancer in situ on the glans (top of my penis). I used Efudix for 6 weeks and didn't have any side effects. Now it's reduced to a Basalioma (pre-stage to cancer), which is from the HPV virus. So the doctor gave me Aldara. Used a small amount for 4 days. Had to stop, fever, swollen glands, back pain, burning, and blood spots on my penis, can't pee without screaming. Even water hurts!!"

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2019

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have been using Aldara for 5 and a half weeks, on a BCC that was scraped off. Strangely, nothing has happened, I have applied it as recommended, but there is nothing (except the scar from the scraping) to show for it! Money not well spent!"

• Cam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "The best tip is to use a feminine itch cream and Vaseline with the cream. Use the itch cream after and cover any close skin with Vaseline. This is my third time using this cream. The first two times were absolutely easy for me. The small, tiny warts near my vagina went away within a week tops. Sadly, this past time was absolutely awful. The location and size definitely determine how the ride will be. I had two baby pimple-sized ones on each side of my vagina in the crease of my thigh. It has been a long two months, and I've gone through bleeding, itchiness, skin color change, and everything else. They’re finally gone, and I’m just thankful I have a loving boyfriend who was supportive and patient with me. Sadly, my vagina looks so different, but I’ll take it if it means no warts for a while."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "I am on to my second week now of Aldara. My first 2 days, I applied way too much and was in severe agony, waking up in tears with pain - burning, itching, hurt to walk and sit down, also when urinating. I took a 3-day break and have been applying a lot less now, and it comes with a lot less pain, so anyone starting treatment, you do not need much product!!! I learned that the hard way. Gets very itchy and uncomfortable, but nothing unbearable like the first 2 days. I have been having other bad side effects - horrible dreams, chills, headaches, trouble sleeping, and general aches and pains, but so far, so good as the Aldara seems to be working, so I am looking forward to my next couple of weeks of treatment."