Aldara (imiquimod) cream for refractory common and plantar warts
February 2000
Some dermatologists are now prescribing Aldara (imiquimod) cream for refractory common and plantar warts.
Aldara is usually for GENITAL warts. But it's sometimes effective for warts on the hands...feet...face, etc.
It works by stimulating the immune system...instead of destroying the wart directly like other treatments.
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