Is Aldara cream dangerous?

Allergic reactions to Aldara are rare. If you have a severe reaction, there is a small risk of scarring or hair loss. Rarely, Aldara can cause a flare up of a pre-existing autoimmune disease. You may develop flu-like symptoms, such as fever (high temperature), swollen lymph nodes, aches and generally feeling unwell.

Is Aldara a chemotherapy?

Topical chemotherapy is applied with a cream such as Efudex (5-fluorouracil), Carac (5-fluorouracil), or Aldara (imiquimod). It is a highly effective treatment for pre-cancerous lesions such as Actinic Keratoses (AK).

What happens if you leave Aldara on too long?

Using too much Aldara, or using it for too long can increase your risk of severe skin reactions. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Do not use Aldara on areas of broken, wounded, or burned skin (including sunburn).

Are there any side effects to taking Aldara?

The most common side effects are swelling, oozing and pain when cleaning the site. Softening the crusts with baby oil prior to cleaning may help. These effects are due to the action of the drug on the tumor and are necessary for it to work. Side effects are usually manageable.

What are the side effects of imiquimod and Aldara?

Common side effects may include: minor skin pain, irritation, itching, redness, dryness, flaking, scabbing, crusting, scaling, or swelling where the medicine was applied; changes in the color of treated skin (may be permanent);

Which is the only active agent in Aldara?

This chemical is imiquimod (IQ), and is the only active agent in the popular drug known as Aldara, which is marketed worldwide and promoted very heavily by 3M Pharmaceuticals as a “benign” salve to cure skin cancers. I foolishly used it and it didn’t kill my skin cancer, but it nearly killed me, and left me with a damaged immune system.

When was the last time I took Aldara?

Last reviewed on RxList 8/02/2017. Aldara (imiquimod) topical (for the skin) is an immune response modifier used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp.