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Learn about the possible Aldara Side Effects
 One may experience aldara side effects with the use of aldara cream in treatment
for genital warts. Every medicine be it latest high tech heart drug or any
ancient herbal remedy, each has some potential of causing side effects. Each
medicine is alien to the body, whether its a conventional medicine or a
complementary therapy. There is a risk that it
may interfere with body systems other than the one under treatment, causing
side effects.
Picture of genital warts on male penis where aldera cream can applied.
Flaking is the commonest of Aldara Side Effects
Aldara side effects mostly comprise skin reactions which are mild to moderate. Minor side effects associated with aldara cream (like redness in the area under treatment) are said to be the sign of immune system response to the aldara cream.
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Aldara side effects stated below are mostly at the wart area and are mild to moderate. One may experience any one or a combination of these side effects
arising from aldara cream usage.Local Aldara Side Effects:
- Irritation.
- Redness.
- Pain.
- Soreness.
- Stinging feeling like being stung.
- The eruption of red bumps on the body.
- A burning feeling at the area of cream application.
- Flaking - Local wearing of the skin (flaking), a common aldara side effect.
- Tenderness - Pain is experienced when the area under treatment with aldara cream is touched.
- One may feel itchy or wanting to scratch the skin is a another common aldara cream side effect.
- Blisters on skin - A rare aldara side effect showing up as skin eruptions filled with some kind of fluid (small bubbles under the skin).
- Hypo pigmentation - Some patients have said to notice change in skin color in area where aldara cream is applied. Color of the skin goes lighter on the
warts or the skin around the genital warts or perianal warts.
Rare Non Local Side Effects of Aldara Cream:
- Muscle pain.
- Headache.
- Back pain.
- Fever / Influenza - Very rare aldara side effect.
- Experiencing lack of energy or feeling exhausted.
- Diarrhoea - One may experience watery bowl movements or loose stools.
Aldara Cream should be applied to external warts, internal application can
initiate Aldara Side Effects
Skin reactions like skin color changes, irritation, itching at the site of aldara cream application is frequent in many. This is often due to
the immune system responding and goes away with usage.
Nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle pain, and fever could occur if
someone accidentally swallows aldara cream.
As the treatment with aldara cream for genital warts progresses side effects often disappear after a short
time because the
body fine tunes itself to the medicine. But if the symptoms go anywhere further than mild, become concerning or intolerable, wash the cream off the skin and
contact your healthcare provider.
Aldara cream should be applied in the right quantity. Applying more then sufficient amount may cause skin reactions.
Here are some simple steps that can be taken to manage/avoid the side effects of Aldara
Imiquimod.
Carefully reading the patient information leaflet that comes with aldara
cream packaging and applying aldara cream exactly as prescribed will help in
reducing the risk of above mentioned aldara side effects from arising. |
