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How does Aldara work?

External genital and perianal warts are cause by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus. These wart-like growths are oftentimes referred to as condyloma acuminata. While Aldara itself has not been demonstrated to have any of its own antiviral activity, Aldara cream is an immune response modifier that stimulates the body's own immune response system and helps the body fight this virus. Aldara may do this via the induction of cytokines like alpha-interferon. Alpha-interferon is a complex compound normally produced by the human body that does have potent antiviral activity. Aldara sexual health products.

How Effective is Aldara?

In a large clinical trial using Aldara 50% of patients had complete clearing of their warts. The mean time to complete wart clearing was 10 weeks.

How quickly does Aldara work?

Aldara cream can effectively clear genital warts as quickly as 4 weeks, although the average time to healing is 10 weeks and may take as long as 16 weeks. Results vary from person to person.

How do I use Aldara Cream?

• Wash hands and open a new packet of Aldara cream just before bedtime.

• Apply a thin layer of Aldara cream on the wart(s).

• Rub the Aldara cream in until it vanishes.

• Discard the open packet of Aldara and wash hands.

• Leave the Aldara cream on the wart(s) for 6 to 10 hours.

• After 6 to 10 hours, wash the area where Aldara cream was applied with mild soap and water.

When should I use Aldara cream?

Typically, dosing is once a day, 3 days a week:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Apply Aldara cream at bedtime, after bathing, so you do not wash off the cream. Treatment with Aldara cream should continue until the warts are completely gone, or up to 16 weeks.

Important additional information about Aldara:

Because Aldara cream doesn't cure Human Papilloma Virus, the cause of genital and perianal warts, new warts may form during treatment.