Imiquimod Cream

Question: How did I get molluscum contagiosum? I have MC on my vagina and was prescribed Imiquimod cream which is very expensive and apparently has to be applied for several months to see results if you even do. It seems to only be spreading by my atempt to apply the treatment and is now causing burning and itching; therefore, I am going to try apple cider vinegar. My concern is that the only possible way I can presume I got it is from my boyfriend; however, he has absolutely NO signs. How is this possible? If we have sex after I get rid of it will I just get it again if that is even where it can from in the first place!? Maybe I should be more specific. My exact question is why does my boyfriend have no signs of MC?

Answer: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease commonly found on the genitalia and pubis. Transmission is by direct contact (both sexual and non-sexual). The disease has an incubation period of 7 days to 6 months, Any one lesion has a lifespan of two to three months, and without treatment, the disease can persist for up to six months. The disease remains communicable (able to be spread) for as long as there are active lesions. The usual treatment is removing the lesions, either by curettage (scraping off the lesions) under local anesthesia, or freezing with liquid nitrogen. Yes, you could continue to reinfect each other

Question: How can I remove several warts that are on my tattoo? A little over a year ago I got a tattoo. 6 months ago I noticed some bumps on the red part of my tattoo. They did not hurt or itch or anything like that, they were just there. I ignored it at first....then more pumps came in. I went to the Dermatologist a few weeks ago and she did a biopsy. It turned out that they are Warts. she gave me a prescription cream to put on but it actually made the pumps itch for the first time and also it seemed like it made it get worse. I went back to the doctor 3 days ago and she prescribed a different cream called Imiquimod 5%. I really getting scared because I don't know what to do if this new cream does not work. Does anyone know of any other options that I can turn to?

Answer: Your dermatologist probably chose topical treatment in an effort to not disrupt the tattoo. Itching is not uncommon with topical wart treatments. Many work by encouraging the immune system which then gets rid of the wart. When the immune system is stimulated you may have itch, redness or even pain. The imiquimod is also an immune stimulant and may be associated with itch. It works better for warts on the thin skin of the genitalia. That's what it was first approved for, genital warts. You may need to apply something in addition to the imiquimod to get it absorbed. There are several topical options available. The freezing and the scraping can be helpful, but are more likely to leave a scar. Recurrence can also be a problem. If you do choose scraping, consider putting the imiquimod on the newly created wounds. It will get better absorbed then and help the immune system to prevent recurrence. Ask your doc to explain all this to you. That's what you are paying for.

Question: STD, brown discharge, infection HELP!!!!!!? Im 18 and I'm recovering and treating HPV. I'm almost done with the month of cream I'm supposed to be using on it, and I just got off my period. On Monday I started using this gel for a bacterial infection also. I have been using both the cream for HPV - external use (imiquimod 5%) and another cream for my bacterial infection (metronidazole vaginal gel) which is inserted inside. I just got off my period this morning and I noticed that tonight I have chunky brown discharge--it looks like super small tiny droplets of poop. I am extremely paranoid and I have no idea why I am having this kind of discharge. If you can help me in any way please do! :/ Someone please leave an intelligent comment that may help me understand what is going on! Please, help me.

Answer: Hi well u need to let it all settle down and coming off period has contributed to what I think is a touch of thrush hence brown discharge and be-hopes u haven't got chlamydia . If this is really concerning u after a couple more days then seek medical opinion but give it time to settle OK? ♥

Question: Imiquimod 5% cream for genital warts? If you used this did your skin get sensitive. I'm using it and my skin is really sensitive and it hurts. I just want to know if its normal before I make a doctors appt.

Answer: You should tell your Doctor the moment it becomes uncomfortable. Not necessarily by appointment, it can been be done via telephone-tag. If it is red and blotchy I'd discontinue use personally. Also depending on the area it can be almost impossible to avoid some level of discomfort. You might consider a minor out-patient procedure to have them lanced. You might consider Condylox as an alternative.

Question: Eww nasty! I dont like to talk about it? I used that imiquimod cream or whatever for warts and I put in on my warts every night but like i read you shouldnt put anything over them like band aids so like my warts are my hands and like its hard to sleep with out rubbing cream off ay suggestions? it says you have to do it at night.

Answer: Hmm..even though it says at night, could you try it during the day? Or try putting it on a few hours before you actually go to bed so that the cream has time to sink in before it gets rubbed off during your sleep!

Question: can imiquimod cream be purchased without prescription ?

Answer: No! It is a prescription medicine. You must go to a doctor to get checked first.

Question: Help! Was once a pimple... On my chest!? I am 16 year old and I am a virgin. I once got this pimple about 3 month ago on my chest and I think I keep on scratching it accidently and it just started bleeding and bleeding. about 2 week ago (around that time), If I scratch it, It would start bleeding black! And it have gotten a lot bigger like about half a centimeter out. I had to go to the doctor and they said that It could be an infected wart and they gave me antibiotic and this stuff to put on it called "IMIQUIMOD 5% CREAM" and every since I took it, only twice so far. 1 every 2-3 days. And now when I take my band-aid off, It is a big ball of black hard dome like of pimple or something sticking out. About a centimeter out. I don't think It like the medicine or something and I don't know what to do!! It is scaring me so much, I tried to look up "Infected Wart" in google with pictures and try to find one that look similar to mine and none of them do. Please help me!!!

Answer: THe best thing is to go back to your doctor,and let him see it.

Question: Should I complete an Aldara perscription after anal HPV warts are cleared? After my diagnoses, I was treated cryogenically and perscribed 4 months of Imiquimod (Aldara). I waited a week and a half before starting the Aldara treatment because the cryogenic treatment was very ... abrasive. After three weeks of using the Imiquimod cream, the warts have cleared. 1) I understand this cream initiates an immune response which clears the warts. However, it is slightly uncompfortable to have on my anus three times a week, and with the warts cleared, is there much sense in continuing this perscription? 2) I understand it takes a large immune "kick" to get the HPV virus out of my system - will continuing with this cream stimulate my immune system against the HPV virus, without exibiting any further HPV symptoms? 3) Are there clinical studies available online for Aldara+HPV? I understand all medications perscribed should be completed. However, perhaps I was over perscribed. I have moved countries and am not covered yet here for health care to have a checkup

Answer: Continue use of the prescription until it is gone. The warts can have extended roots that you can't see.