Aldara for Human Papilloma Virus User Reviews (Page 2)

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

"I had genital warts. I decided to try Aldara and hope for the best. After reading loads of reviews about crazy side effects, I was a bit worried, but my experience has been great. It says to use each sachet only once, but I get at least 3/4 uses out of each. I’ve had no burning and minimal scabbing of the skin, only a slight bit of redness around the affected area. After 2 weeks, the warts began to shrink rapidly and disappeared in the 3rd week! Just ensure you follow the instructions and complete the course (~16 weeks), as I’ve noticed a lot of people have stopped using it once the warts disappear, and then they come back straight away. It cost me £70 for the whole course."

• Lem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

"I had genital warts on my anus. I was so terrified when I noticed something strange round the back. When I checked through the mirror, there was a small tiny round thing, and I didn't know what it was. I went directly to check on Google what it was, and I got shocked! I have been so depressed knowing that I have genital warts. I went to the dermatologist, and he did cryotherapy, it worked. Around 3 days, my small tiny thing was gone. I had sexual intercourse, and it came back. I didn't tell my dermatologist, but he told me that it may come back, so he prescribed Aldara to me for 3 weeks every other day. And now I'm 2 years wart-free. This product really works. No pain. No hassle."

• abc...
• April 11, 2021

"Always wondered if I would ever get to leave a review on here. After 8 months, I finally stopped using Aldara. To be honest, I don't even know if it was the cream or just time that got rid of the warts. I never had a huge outbreak, but they were stubborn. It started with two bigger ones. They decreased in size after using the cream but never really went away. I ripped most of them off, to be honest. I know how you guys feel. I was severely depressed during this time. Side effects were nonexistent in the beginning, but after some time they were horrible: my skin got so thin that it ripped all the time (I mean huge tears like after giving birth), I've had constant yeast infections and couldn't pee without being in pain (put your hands on the floor while peeing, thank me later). I don't want to scare anyone, but I was fooled by reviews that promised me that it would all be gone after a month. You're normal, not alone, and you will eventually fight it."

• XXX...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2020

"In the first week of using this cream, I felt no difference, although now I’m in my second week (I apply Mon, Wed, Fri for 16 weeks), and I’ve got a sore throat and sneezing, also, down there burns and itches like anything! I’ve noticed swelling around the surrounding area of the wart (I only have one), but I have noticed it’s decreasing in size slowly but surely! To reduce the itchiness, take two showers per day (no scented shower gels) to keep them clean. Also, if you can, don’t wear underwear as the friction can make it more painful. For the pain while urinating, take a cup or jug and rinse off with cool water! Although the pain is unbearable sometimes, try and stick it out. :)"

• max...
• March 15, 2017

"I'm fighting HPV for a year and a half now. Aldara works, but it takes a long time. Be patient, it might burn you sometimes. Make sure the area is clean and dry. Avoid using tea tree oil or ACV while on Aldara therapy."

• Lan...
• July 5, 2019

"I developed genital warts (GW) on my vulva going in my vajay-jay. I was prescribed Aldara, using it (Mon, Wed, and Fri) for 16 weeks at bedtime. I noticed change on my seventh application. The end of that third week, 95 percent of my warts were gone. And the rest were gone in my 4th week. I am now free from GW, but my doc says I must continue to apply Aldara until 16 weeks. I don't have any side effects, only headaches in the first three weeks of using Aldara. My doc also told me to apply Vaseline on the skin that isn't affected around the warts before applying Aldara cream on the warts. I found this cream amazing, and I am happy. The only thing is that the cream is bloody expensive."

• A G...
• November 10, 2015

"Contracted GW and went to a dermatologist who diagnosed them after one had misdiagnosed them before. Had them burned (electrocuted off) and frozen. Had to return two weeks later as many more small ones had grown, same treatment again. I was then prescribed Aldara for a month, morning and night for 5-day stints (Mon-Fri). I kept up with this the first week, but the second week I started just doing nights as twice a day seems excessive after reading everyone else's prescriptions. Things look much clearer, but I got a blister which healed significantly after taking a break for a few days. This stuff takes a few days to kick in, but expect to be pretty red and your scrotum to be sore if you're a guy. I'll repost in a couple of weeks when I'm done with my treatment."

• Jad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

"About 6 months ago, I noticed some tiny warts, about 13, on the base of my penis, so I had them checked by a dermatologist. He told me they look like Bowenoid Papulosis and warts. He recommended Aldara and told me to put a thin layer on them for 4 weeks, 3 times a week. Absolutely nothing happened during this period. When I saw him again, he gave me another 8 weeks (2 packets). I am on my 8th week now, and no change, except I think they may be getting slightly bigger. I have not had sex with my partner for the last 6 months, and due to this problem, I am getting more and more depressed. I am losing hope with this medication and am not sure where to turn to. I would be much obliged for any advice given."

• Smu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2019

"Black female aged between 24 and 28. Used Aldara for about 1 month, 3 times a week - Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and washed it off after 10 hours. The wart was on my perineum area. The first week on this medication made the wart increase in size, bummer. However, by the end of the second week, the wart had drastically reduced in size. For the first two weeks, I used a whole sachet for each application (realized later this was some sort of overdosage) and might explain the on-and-off sore throat I experienced during this time. Reduced my dose for the last two weeks - one sachet for 3 applications. In total, I ended up using 8 sachets from the recommended 12. Keeping the rest in case of any re-occurrence. Strangely enough, I only experienced burning and irritation in the last two weeks when I was using a more reduced dosage. There's also minor discoloration where the wart was."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2018

"Aldara works wonders. I used it as prescribed, and within 2 weeks, most of the really large lesions were gone! The only downside to Aldara is the side effects. The itching, swelling, and redness around the affected area were almost unbearable! I’m on my 5th week of treatment, and honestly, I can’t wait for this to be over."

• 40s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2016

"I had 3 HPV near my V opening, went to see my gyne. Had it checked, and she gave me a box of Aldara, Probas Omega 3 AEE, Protexin Protect Multi Prebiotic. The doc explained treating HPV (skin tags, warts) must be done both ways, from inside and outside due to low immune/antibody system inside us. Aldara is for skin application, 3x a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Apply while lying down or sitting - allow it to absorb for a while before sleep at night. 1 sachet per week. As for the Omega 3 & Protect, 2x a day. On top of that, double up my normal 1000mg Vit C and Multi V. All these for 30 days. After 2 weeks, it's completely gone. Balance of Aldara, will keep if any for future."

• Oli...
• November 16, 2020

"This cream, Aldara, works! Two weeks in, using it three times a week with rest days in between, and they have all gone! I experienced a lot of itching and a slight bit of soreness and stinging when going to the toilet, but honestly, it wasn’t bad at all. I used Vagisil in the daytime once I washed the cream off, and that was my saving grace. I didn’t feel anything or notice a change until using the cream a fourth or fifth time, so just be patient. Just because you’re not in excruciating pain, like people say, doesn’t mean it’s not working! I guess I was very lucky in that sense."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

"I found out I have genital warts, and they were pretty much a lot to do any other treatment, so the doctors suggested a topical cream. At first, I was scared when I read all the reviews. The first 3 applications, I didn’t feel any difference, but the day after my third time, I started feeling like I had a cold or cough, and the next morning, I had a hard time peeing as I was burning like anything. I found a trick: I started sprinkling cold water on me before I started peeing, that made me not feel 95% of my pain while peeing. And in 1 day, my burn pain while peeing was gone, and I saw 50% of my warts have disappeared. I’m still a little sick, but I’m happy."

• jac...
• October 22, 2019

"Prescribed Aldara after 2 failed rounds of cryotherapy for genital warts (GW) after being diagnosed with HPV about two months ago. Struggled mentally with GW as there were a few clusters and two very large ones, especially after the failed cryotherapy, and wasn’t sure about Aldara after reading reviews, but I’ve been using it 3 times a week in the evenings for one week so far - one large GW has gone and the majority of clusters. Prescribed to use it for 4 weeks, but after being one week in, not only have the GW improved, but so has my mental health. Fair amount of itching and occasionally pain when urinating, as well as soreness after the first couple of applications, but nothing compared to what some people seem to have experienced. Could not recommend more, and I wish I’d gone straight for this over the cryotherapy! (Only giving 7/10 as I’m one week into treatment, don’t want to jinx it, and there has been some discomfort)"

• Caz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2020

"I noticed small lumps on the inside of my labia. I went to my gyno, who confirmed they were genital warts. My gyno prescribed Aldara cream 2 times a week for 6 weeks. The cream caused intense itching in the area, soreness, and ulcers in and around the area. I also had headaches, was very fatigued, and had flu-like symptoms. After the 6 weeks, the warts have gotten somewhat smaller but had not disappeared. As it had somewhat worked, I asked my gyno if I could get another dose of the cream. I went through another 6 weeks of the medication and finished up about 2 weeks ago. Aldara did significantly reduce and clear most of the warts, but there are still some of them there, and 2 weeks after finishing treatment, I felt itchy down there again and noticed warts growing back again. I am sad as I went through so much pain physically and emotionally. I can imagine the treatment does work for some patients, so it is worth a try, sadly, it just didn't fully work for me."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2018

"I’ve been using Aldara for just over 2 weeks now for anal warts. The sachet with the cream is so small that I assume you just used one entire packet, however, upon reading reviews, people started with less and worked their way to more. I have had no flu or nausea symptoms, but I got open, slightly bleeding blisters leaking a lot of fluid around my perineum and on the outer rim of my anus. I have to have some absorbent material there 24/7, or it becomes too wet and irritated. However, the warts themselves have gone from cauliflower to tiny, barely recognizable bumps in the tiny amount of time I’ve been using it. So it has worked, but my body was definitely not ready for the dose I applied. I recommend starting with small amounts, using a cotton swab onto the direct area and using more from there once your body is used to it."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2017

"The doctor said I had genital warts and put me on Aldara and said I should use it for 4 weeks, three times per week. I only used this cream once, and within two days the warts started disappearing, and within four days it had cleared totally. I used just a pea-sized amount and applied it with a cotton swab directly on the warts. It did get a little uncomfortable and itchy after about three hours."

• Cam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

"The best tip is to use a feminine itch cream and Vaseline with the cream. Use the itch cream after and cover any close skin with Vaseline. This is my third time using this cream. The first two times were absolutely easy for me. The small, tiny warts near my vagina went away within a week tops. Sadly, this past time was absolutely awful. The location and size definitely determine how the ride will be. I had two baby pimple-sized ones on each side of my vagina in the crease of my thigh. It has been a long two months, and I've gone through bleeding, itchiness, skin color change, and everything else. They’re finally gone, and I’m just thankful I have a loving boyfriend who was supportive and patient with me. Sadly, my vagina looks so different, but I’ll take it if it means no warts for a while."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2018

"I am on to my second week now of Aldara. My first 2 days, I applied way too much and was in severe agony, waking up in tears with pain - burning, itching, hurt to walk and sit down, also when urinating. I took a 3-day break and have been applying a lot less now, and it comes with a lot less pain, so anyone starting treatment, you do not need much product!!! I learned that the hard way. Gets very itchy and uncomfortable, but nothing unbearable like the first 2 days. I have been having other bad side effects - horrible dreams, chills, headaches, trouble sleeping, and general aches and pains, but so far, so good as the Aldara seems to be working, so I am looking forward to my next couple of weeks of treatment."

• NEC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2019

"I had 2 quite large warts near the entrance of my vagina. I’ve been using the cream for 2 weeks. One of the warts has nearly completely disappeared, and the other one has shrunk to a tiny pimple size. The cream did start to cause soreness, tingling, and itching after about the 3rd use, still feels slightly tender now, but 100% worth the discomfort as it has worked."

• Doc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2021

"I strongly recommend everyone research AHCC (Active Hexose Correlate Compound), which is a potent shiitake mushroom extract. It has been shown to boost the immune system to a level where it completely eradicated the papilloma virus in lab mice and has been used in clinical trials on people. It is perfectly safe, and it works. Do your research, then help yourself. :) Peace."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

"I'll use Aldara 3 times a week. I recently used it for the 2nd time, and warts on my penis already started shrinking, some are gone too. I didn't experience any side effects so far, but I got mild flu-like symptoms. Expensive medicine, but definitely useful, very quick to effect."

• Gan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

"It’s day ten, and I have used Aldara continuously in the first four days and stopped on the fifth day because the pain was unbearable and I wanted to take a break. The burning urination was still there, along with the itchiness, white discharge, and burning sensation overall. Pain started to ease on day eight, and I had sex and didn’t feel any discomfort (just embarrassment, lol). Today, I took a look at my vagina, and I was happy to see that most of my GWs were either completely gone or had gotten smaller. I applied Aldara again since I have no pain or discomfort and will continue to take it. Again, hope this works and will keep you updated."

• Tod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

"I was prescribed Aldara for genital warts. I applied it, no problems, however, after about a week, I started getting burns, growths, and bleeding. I thought nothing of it. I kept applying it, some of that calmed down, then getting worse in other parts. I’ve stopped applying it now. My penis is burned, skin and discharge. It hurts when I urinate or when I pull back my foreskin, it stings to touch. I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2018

"After using it for 2 days, I noticed my warts shrinking and thought, hell yeah! By the end of the week, I can’t sleep because the small amount I’m putting in has burnt my penis, and it’s swollen and very red! It’s now been 3 weeks since I stopped using the product, and I still can’t touch my penis and pull back the skin without it bringing me to tears! The pain is unbelievable, and I will never forget it. Just walking around with underwear on hurts because it rubs."