Imiquimod topical for Keratosis User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara
Reviews for Imiquimod topical
- Reg...
- January 26, 2021
"This is the second winter using imiquimod cream. Last winter I did the back of my neck, ears, forehead, chin, and the décolletage area of my chest. I got a robust reaction on all areas and good results. Side effects were nasal congestion, low back pain, painful skin where treated, and massive itching. Skin also had weeping and oozing. This winter I started treatment on my entire chest area. Started applications 2/3 times a week. Definitely getting a good reaction with sores developing with moderate weeping/oozing. I’m having flu-like symptoms, fatigue, more nasal congestion, and even more pain and itching than last year. No low back pain. Benadryl helps with itching, and Aquaphor helps with pain and healing. This treatment is not for the faint of heart, so definitely not for everyone. However, it does a great job attacking and getting rid of those precancerous cells."
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 19, 2021
"This is my second round of treatment. The first was a year ago. I have had no generalized symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, as many have described. My doctor always prescribes an oral antiviral to take each day during the treatment. She said it is to prevent fever blisters, but maybe it prevents the flu-like symptoms too. Many of the crusty, scaly spots on my nose and cheeks, but not all, were smooth after the first treatment. I misunderstood and did not use the cream long enough the first time. This time I will do it correctly."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 9, 2018
Imiquimod topical "Zyclara? My new ketogenic lifestyle? Summer break? Something is making my skin glow and look youthful. I still have the spots on my face that the Zyclara is supposed to be healing. Wonder if it is working. I have been using it for a full week now."
- Anonymous
- November 3, 2010
Imiquimod topical "After my initial 9 days of Zyclara treatment, I have had to stop using it. The side effects are intense to the point of debilitating."
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- January 14, 2011
Imiquimod topical "I am on my 7th day of treatment and have not experienced any of the side effects, except for the skin irritation where the AKs are prevalent."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 9, 2013
Imiquimod topical "Best medicine, the only treatment that worked on the dots on my arms that I suffered with for years. Just really expensive."
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- Anonymous
- November 2, 2009
Imiquimod topical "Possible side effects: lower backache, muscular fatigue."
- Anonymous
- November 21, 2011
Imiquimod topical "Took for 9 days and developed terrible flu-like symptoms -- doctor said to stop. Still having symptoms several days later. The medicine did bring out keratosis spots, but not worth the side effects."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 1, 2015
Imiquimod topical "No side effects at all. No problems at all. Had two spots on my back that are gone. Thanks, doc, for recommending this treatment."
- ros...
- February 4, 2009
"I began treatment on my scalp and face three weeks ago. There appears to be no adverse reaction other than some small scaly spots that are painful. Treatment is twice a week."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 16, 2022
Imiquimod topical "I use this 2 weeks on, 2 off on my nose and forehead. Minimal reaction. No side effects. Have previously used it with success."
- Roc...
- August 19, 2015
"Luckily, I recovered from stage 4B lymphoma, most likely caused by Aldara. Russian roulette is safer."
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"Male, 68 yrs old. My AKs are on my forearms only. First week on 5% Aldara with a protocol of 3 times a week with a non-use day in between each application. Side effects are apparent but not onerous. Quite a bit of reddening and some minor scabbing on each chosen AK (unsightly). Some itching (ignored) started after the 2nd application and has gotten somewhat stronger since then. Feeling some minor fatigue in the day (not normal for me), although I cannot say 100% that it can be blamed on the Aldara. Some minor headaches have been noticed at the end of one week. All these effects were known going in and expected. None of the more dramatic side effects have been noticed. I won't give a rating until I've been on Aldara longer."