Aldara (imiquimod cream) to reduce the recurrence of keloid scars
May 2001
Some dermatologists are now using Aldara (imiquimod cream) to reduce the recurrence of keloid scars.
It's hard to get rid of keloids...about half of them recur even after excision.
Aldara is approved only for treating genital and perianal warts...but it also seems to help reduce the growth of scar tissue.
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