Aldara for Human Papilloma Virus User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2019

"I contracted HPV through someone... I don't know who, but I have been having my fair share of fun. I was nervous at first, but the people who I continued to see didn't care. I initially had them burned off on the shaft of my penis, but it left a scar. So when they came back, I decided to go the cream route. Luckily, places like the LGBT center provide cheap prescriptions for people who can't afford them like me (paid like $10-15 for a good supply). Anyways, I've been using Aldara for 4-5 weeks now, and it's finally working its magic. I've had it twice where it seems to open up as a sore, then scab up and heal. People definitely sweat this as the end of their sex lives or stress over it too much. It's not the end of the world... it will heal... and our bodies will go back to 'normal'. Hang in there!!!"

• Anonymous
• August 6, 2020

"I am happy to report that I did not experience any side effect symptoms at all except maybe some very mild sensitivity where the medicine was placed. My routine included taking a shower before bed, waiting 10 minutes to completely dry, applying a little bit of Vaseline on the surrounding skin that was not affected, and rubbing a tiny amount onto the warts. In the morning, I make sure to rinse off the medication as soon as I wake up and take my daily vitamins to boost my immune system even further. At first, I was nervous nothing was happening because I didn’t feel any symptoms. After the second dose, I noticed the warts shrinking dramatically. After the third, all the small ones have disappeared and the one medium one is almost gone. Make sure you only use a small amount. My doctor said to throw away anything unused and start a new satchel every time. Anyways, I’m here to say that this medication really works and there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel!"

• M56...
• August 26, 2018

"Aldara is super efficient. Here is my advice: - only apply 3 times a week, reduce if you feel too much pain. - when starting the treatment, only apply a really tiny amount of cream on each wart with the end of a cotton bud. Only when you are ready, start applying a tiny bit more, but it should stay minimal. - it will create discomfort. Use baby wipes for the toilet; buy an intimate gel to take care of the area that is infected. I took 2 showers a day during the treatment to keep the area clean at all times. No pyjama bottoms to avoid any contact. - the pain is OKAY. It can burn healthy skin in the night when the warts with cream rub against it. Put some tiny plasters opposite the wart for the night. It gets itchy during the day, but stay busy. - be positive: eat healthily, stop smoking. Have someone to help you go through it. Had 6 genital warts and 5 were completely gone by week 2. Still treating 1, but it's now barely visible. Go for it and good luck, stay positive!"

• Ano...
• March 21, 2019

"I’ve been on Aldara for a week. My first application was okay, no pain whatsoever. Note: I use small amounts overnight every alternative day on the infected area on my labia. I realized that I was getting really tired the day after, but that was it. After the first application, it just got worse, the pain is unbearable. I can’t sleep at night because of the pain. I now have pink sores around the uninfected parts. The space between my thighs and vagina are pink and sore, it also looks like eczema. But with all this pain, the cream is working wonders, in just a week, 70% of my warts are gone. Just the stubborn ones are left. They are big but are getting smaller, but is it worth the pain? I think so because I’m still continuing with it. I’m desperate for these to be gone, and the cream is surely removing them. If you can’t take pain, then don’t, but if you’re a hardcore go-getter like me, it’s worth the try. I hope this information helps someone, this is my honest experience."

• Itw...
• April 7, 2020

"I used Aldara for around 10 weeks. I had anal warts at the time and one on my gooch. Aldara made my ass really red and raw, and the warts didn't seem to go away or change in appearance. What I did notice, though, was that the warts went away over the next 3 months without using anything as I was traveling and didn't have any supply. Aldara is used to help boost the immune system in targeting the HPV virus (which, by the way, is NOT permanent). There is so much old information out there, and those of you who are just beginning your journey know that it is temporary (I know it sucks, and there are so many emotions, BUT you will come out the other side!). My dermatologist told me this firsthand, and people who are healthy will naturally clear this virus. It incubated for around 6 months, and then symptoms appeared. Those with immune deficiencies will struggle to clear it, unfortunately. Cryotherapy takes the wart off, and Aldara boosts the immune system to fight infection."

• Fre...
• April 5, 2011

"I was extremely hesitant to use this medicine because of the price and because I had read horror stories about it online. But I was desperate because of unsightly warts, so I took the plunge. I made sure to apply with a magnification mirror and a q-tip. I can't stress enough how important it was to ONLY apply it exactly where the warts were. My side effects included swelling and itching around the affected area and some fatigue/aches. After using it 4 times, my warts were gone. Worth it worth it worth it. Just be careful not to put it on any healthy skin."

• War...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

"I was skeptical. I even booked an appointment to get my foreskin circumcised. My warts were all around my inner foreskin, so when I pulled down my foreskin, they were all around that area of my penis. Dr. referred to them as circumferential. They were not subtle at all, there were so many I lost count. Well, I got Aldara. It's expensive. I got 9 sachets, used 1 sachet for 2 applications (closed an open sachet with a peg). I'd apply it every 2nd day. When applying, I applied it on the warts, then I'd rub into them till it disappeared. After that, I'd apply again and left it on the warts till it dissolved by itself. I applied it from the 27th of April to the 12th of May. And they started shrinking, and before I knew it, they were all gone. For me, there was ZERO pain in the whole process. I recommend it highly. Trust me, it works. And works well."

• Ads...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2019

"First off, you're in for a pretty bad 16 weeks or longer! There's no sugar coating it. Less cream is more, and more is too much. You'll notice the warts will get worse before they get better, that's your body trying to fight it off. Avoid sex at all costs. I say that because I couldn't resist 3 times during the treatment, and I went through a lot of pain with ulcers due to the friction. However, sometimes you can get away with light masturbation. If you get ulcers, I used lignocaine gel 2%, it's an anaesthetic that just drips on. Try to clean the area twice a day, and if you have ulcers, just run cool-warm water over it no matter how painful it is, to keep it clean so you don't get an infection. If you get really bad ulcers, it's OK to stop treatment for a week to heal, then continue treatment. I had to stop treatment 3 times due to bad ulcers. The final thing to say is don't give up. It took 13 long weeks till I finally saw improvement, and I'm about to hit 16 weeks, and the warts are pretty much gone."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2021

"This drug is magic! Now read this carefully. Do NOT apply too much! You don’t have to finish the whole sachet. I got two warts on my genital area on extremely sensitive skin. They weren’t really bothering me, but I was worried about them spreading to other places. I took a Q-tip and applied a very thin layer on each, making sure to rub until the cream disappeared. I tried to leave it on a bit to dry completely so the discharge won’t spread to other places of the vagina. GET RID OF THE SACHET ONCE YOU OPEN IT, don’t reuse it. My wart fell off in one day, honestly, I couldn’t even believe it. The cream really worked for me, hope it works for you with no crazy side effects."

• Doc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2015

"I am a physician, and I was horrified to find HPV warts near my anus a few weeks ago. There were three small ones in a cluster and a slightly larger pedunculated one nearby. I went to my gynecologist to discuss treatment options. We agreed on Aldara. I have been using a small amount three times a week, and after 2.5 weeks, the little ones are gone, and the bigger one is almost gone. I was worried about it irritating the healthy tissue surrounding the warts because it was impossible (due to the location) to only get the medication on the warts, but I have only had mild irritation alleviated by a warm bath."

• Par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2015

"9/10 rating simply because, like all treatments currently available, it gets rid of the symptom (warts), not the illness (HPV). I had a bout of genital warts, all spaced all over my genital area (clitoris included). After having read about the treatment, I was so scared that I did not use it for the first 2 weeks, but for me, liquid nitrogen was way too painful. Remember, everybody reacts differently; don't be discouraged. I am very sensitive to pain and have gone through this with no burning sensations, absolutely no side effects aside from expected sensitivity, and by the first week of use, I noticed a considerable difference. Dosage: 3 times/week on alternating days, e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 6-10 hours at night (I left it on for 8-10)."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2014

"Two weeks ago, I thought my life was over with the diagnosis. My doctor let me know I am not alone, and over 70% of people have human papillomavirus, it's just a matter of whose body can fight off the warts developing or not. I have been using Aldara for two weeks and have only minor side effects like slight itching, which I'm not sure if it's just my brain thinking it's bad or if it was. Apply only to the spots that need it. I almost think those who complain of unreal side effects slathered this on without reading directions. The only other side effect, which was odd, was the first night I applied it, my heart rate was 100 beats per minute, which was strange. Lesions have shrunk in size tenfold. I'm just super pleased. I feel bad for those who cannot afford Aldara."

• Suz...
• January 19, 2021

"I was diagnosed with VIN3 last year. The cells were becoming cancerous. I have now done 2 Aldara courses of 6 weeks each, and all the VIN3 has totally gone, and there are no dodgy cells at all. I applied it 3 times a week at night and left it on for 10 hours. By week 4, I started to get a bit sore on my vulva, but nothing major, and it was bearable. Come week 6, no sores, nothing at all, but only part of the VIN3 had been resolved, so the hospital told me to carry on with another 6-week cycle. It certainly wasn't as bad as I expected, and I wanted to do a review, so if anyone is like I was and terrified, please do try it, though. Everyone reacts differently, and you might have no reaction or only mild, like me. The main issue for me was a continued upset stomach. My hair also snapped a lot and has become dry, but the hospital said it's how I have reacted. It is a form of chemo, so it's strong stuff. It's also fantastic as it saved me from having all my bits mutilated!"

• Ord...
• December 11, 2019

"Got HPV. I did quarterly STD checks and nothing came up. I am half circumcised. It all started with a small white head kind of thing on the internal foreskin, and my doctor initially said it could be a protruded sebaceous gland. So, didn’t pay much attention. After 2 months, that became a small cluster about 5 mm in length. That's when my doctor said it's a penile wart. I was devastated and got into a very low mood for days, almost thinking about this growth all the time. I was prescribed this drug. After five applications, the skin got super sore, and blisters appeared with pus. The doctor said that means the cream is working. I had to stop for a week or so because of the scary reaction it had. In addition, even though the warts subsided, they grew back. I started applying the second round, and the same reaction occurred after the third application. Took a break again, but this time the warts magically disappeared. Such a great feeling now!!!!"

• Hto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2017

"I had a very large cluster of anal warts. I went to two colon-rectal specialists. The first one was a male and insisted that the infection and removal of warts could only be treated via surgery, which would have costs close to $10,000. So I got a second opinion from a female colon-rectal specialist, who also felt that surgery was the best option. That being said, she allowed me to try Aldara first. Let me just say that Aldara is a miracle drug! After 8 weeks of treatment and monitoring with my doctor, 100% of the warts were gone. Even my doctor was floored that Aldara was able to treat even the worst cases of anal warts. She would have had me undergo surgery the next day if it weren't for Aldara. It's been a year with no recurrence."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2022

"I used Aldara for 4 weeks seven months ago, and I'm very happy to report that the warts have NOT returned! The package only had enough for 4 weeks, and I was worried it wouldn't be enough, but they disappeared completely. The skin was red and very itchy during that time, but nothing unbearable at all. It's important that you only spread the cream directly on the warts. I was absolutely shocked when I discovered I had HPV, I thought my life was over. Or at least my sex life. When I went to see a proper gynecologist, however, they made it very clear that HPV is NOT permanent, and they don't usually even test under 25-year-olds because the result is usually positive, and about 90% of women get it at some point. Your body will attack the virus naturally and defeat it. If you're reading this, just hang in there, I know it feels absolutely horrible, but it turns out I was way more stressed about it than needed. And remember, it WILL get better, it's not forever!! You will get through it for sure."

• Its...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2020

"Been using Aldara for almost 4 months, started in early January. Had only 4 warts total under foreskin near the penis head (uncircumcised). 2 went away within the first 2 weeks, but 2 stubborn small ones stayed for an extra 3 weeks. Never had any weird symptoms or side effects. Was feeling happy again finally, but then 2 weeks after I stopped treatment, they all came back. I was devastated. This time they took about 6-7 weeks to disappear. Again, no side effects. Didn’t get my hopes up this time, been checking every day multiple times and now they are back again :( but this time I caught them when they were very tiny dots, so 2 have disappeared after just 2 applications. Hoping the other 2 go away in the next couple of days as well. This has really ruined my life... I see stories of people getting rid of them forever, so I’m still hopeful. Praying this to be the last time I have to use Aldara and they don’t come back ever again."

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2015

"I was prescribed Aldara for internal GW. When I finally found a doctor to acknowledge that they existed internally, they were bad. They almost looked like fingers. I say this to make the point that I had a serious case of them. I was put on Aldara for three times a week until 16 weeks. This was the most painful experience I have ever had in my life. I cried in pain for the first several weeks. The itching was almost unbearable in and of itself. I also got very severe ulcers around the treatment site. I found it helpful to take an allergy pill for the itching and melatonin to help me sleep with the pain. All that being said, after 16 weeks, my GW problem was 90 percent gone. I was given another month's worth for the last remaining few."

• Gan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2018

"Day four of using Aldara on my genital area. I have over 20 genital warts (GW) scattered all over my vagina and a few in the entrance of my vagina (size of a pinky fingernail). I've used Aldara every day, and this is my fourth day. I started getting side effects on the third day (burning, itching, white vaginal discharge, and painful urination). I have a pretty good pain threshold, hence why I’m using it every day. I noticed today that one GW is getting smaller, which was the biggest one on my left labia entrance. I hope this works and will keep you updated."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2020

"I've been using Aldara for just over 3 weeks now. I had genital and anal warts all over. They were in clusters and stuck together. But just after week 1, I could tell a difference. Now I only have a few left, but you can barely see them. I'm going for a check-up tomorrow, but I think I might need some more just to get rid of the extra marks. However, I would definitely recommend this to anyone with genital warts! It's not a quick fix, but you have to be patient with it. It WILL work, and if you are experiencing pain, blisters, or swelling, it means the cream is working as it's the cells dying to get rid of the wart. So the more pain you're in, the better, as bad as it sounds. I went through pain, blisters, and itching in the first and second week. Not so much now, as they are nearly gone."

• Luc...
• July 1, 2020

"The cream worked amazingly! My warts cleared away within 2 weeks of using the cream. The skin where the warts were is now smooth and wart-free. However, it was incredibly painful, the cream causes severe skin reactions. For me, I developed sores and blisters on my vagina after the first week. When I peed, it felt like my skin was on fire because it made contact with the blisters. I found I couldn't sit or walk without being in agony. However, I persisted, and by the end of the week, it was clear. Some tips! -Aloe vera is your best friend. Apply it as often as you can because it will help with the blisters and irritated skin. -When peeing, take a glass of cold water and pour it at the same time, or squirt bottled water. This really helps with the burning and stinging. Also, apply aloe vera after peeing. -DON'T apply too much cream or leave it on for more than 10 hours. I think lathering the cream on didn't help the severe reactions I was having."

• Pru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2019

"Female, age 53, after an operation to remove the bad cells, I have been prescribed Aldara cream to use 3 times a week. I actually feel like I’m being tortured, the burning and stinging are unbearable in such a sensitive place. It’s making me feel terrible. I have got to use this for 16 weeks for VIN3, and I am going back to my specialist on Thursday. Anyone have any suggestions for what I can do? x."

• liv...
• October 26, 2020

"I got prescribed Aldara by my local sexual health clinic to treat genital warts. I thought my warts were the end of the world until I used Aldara. After applying the cream twice (as directed, only on the warts and every other night, washing it off in the morning), boy, did I regret my life choices. My entire vagina swelled up the following day, and ulcer-type sores appeared everywhere in that area. I couldn’t move without being in excruciating pain, and I almost passed out every time I peed. I ended up in the hospital on a 7-day course of antibiotics, as well as dihydrocodiene to manage the pain. Stay away from this cream - it should not be prescribed!!! After doing extensive reading online about Aldara, I quickly realized that so many people had been through the same as me. The warts eventually go away on their own, or there are other treatments such as freezing them off. Please, please stay away from this cream."

• mal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2019

"I got HPV despite having safe sex from an erotic massage place. The sample analysis resulted in HPV 16 and 56, which are both high risk. The doctor removed them by cauterization - a horrible process. A year later, I realized I still have a couple of small points. I used Aldiq, which is basically another brand of Aldara made in Italy, and it had great results. With one box - 3 times a week, they almost disappeared. I became a bit obsessed with this, and now I'm checking my penis with a magnifying glass and noticed that there is a little bit of affected tissue which is healing very slowly. Aldara basically made the first layer of the skin dry, and I think it's forcing the area to regenerate. I gave it a 9. Important - I used it Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the evening after a shower and after I've let my body cool down. I think it's important for the affected area to be inspected with a magnifying glass, which some dermatologists have. Hang in there. It will take some time, but we'll get over it :)"

• Pop...
• January 2, 2020

"I had a GW 12 days ago, at first, it's small, flat, white warts. So, my OB prescribed me Aldara 3-5 times a day for 10 days and some antibiotics 2 times a day for 10 days. On the 4th day of my application, I felt burning and redness down there until 2 small blisters showed up between the small warts. I also felt side effects similar to the other experience, a fever-like feeling. On the 8th day, the small white wart vanished, but the 2 small blisters still remain. I’m totally freaking out. On the 9th day, 1 blister got bigger and turned out to be white, as well as the other small blister. On the 10th day, when I visited my doctor, she told me to stop the cream and prescribed me multivitamins. She told me to get surgery or burn the warts when I decide. On the 11th day, I stopped using Aldara, but the two white blisters are still there. And still, my V is swollen. I don't know what to do anymore. Will this white blister still go away because I stopped using Aldara already? Any same case as mine? Need help."