a new topical cream for external genital and perianal warts called Aldara (imiquimod)
October 1999
You'll see a new topical cream for external genital and perianal warts called Aldara (imiquimod).
Aldara is an immune response modifier...it stimulates the immune system to attack the virus causing the warts.
It seems to be as effective as podofilox (Condyline, Wartec) and causes less irritation. Podofilox works by destroying infected skin cells.
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