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Imiquimod topical for Keratosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara

Imiquimod topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 60 reviews for the treatment of Keratosis. 52% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Imiquimod topical

  • Sunny
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 26, 2023

Zyclara (imiquimod) "I'm on day 7 of my first two week application process. Had a few spots appear on my forearms, but my chest was a different story. Wow! I know I had sun damage there but I had no idea to what extent. Red bumps appeared the day after first application and have gotten progressively more pronounced. Not sure if I should keep using as leaflet says to stop using if sores appear during the first week of application or if ulceration occurs. I keep reading though that this just means it's working. Having a difficult time getting a hold of prescribing doctor to confirm. Surprisingly have had no reaction on my face. Only possible side effect has been the odd headache, but not sure if from the Zyclara."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 21, 2023

"I used it some 5 years ago, treating Basal cell on nearly my entire face. The process took several weeks and it was worth it. You get them all done at the same time; the ones you can see and the ones you can't. Now on both sides of my chest, pin head size keratosis have sprung up in just the past few days. So I begun Imiquimod on these. The face is tender so go easy on the amount you apply, real easy. Better too little than too much."

10 / 10
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  • windows...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 19, 2021

"This is my second round of treatment. The first was a year ago. I have had no generalized symptoms such as flu like symptoms as many have described. My doctor always prescribes an oral antiviral to take each day during the treatment. She said it is to prevent fever blisters but maybe it prevents the flu like symptoms too. Many of the crusty, scaly spots on my nose and cheeks but not all were smooth after the first treatment. I misunderstood and did not use the cream long enough the first time. This time I will do it correctly."

9 / 10
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  • September 7, 2015

"Male, 68 yrs old. My AK's are on my forearms only. First week on 5% Aldara with a protocol of 3 times a week with a non-use day in between each application. Side effects are apparent but not onerous. Quite a bit of reddening and some minor scabbing on each chosen AK (unsightly). Some itching (ignored) started after 2nd application and has gotten somewhat stronger since then. Feeling some minor fatigue in the day (not normal for me) although I cannot say 100% that it can be blamed on the Aldara . Some minor headaches have been noticed at the end of one week. All these effects were known going in and expected. None of the more dramatic side effects have been noticed. I won't give a rating until I've been on Aldara longe"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 14, 2011

Zyclara (imiquimod) "I am on my 7th day of treatment and have not experienced any of the side effects, except for the skin irritation where the AK's are prevalent."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 3, 2010

Zyclara (imiquimod) "After my initial 9 days of Zyclara treatment I have had to stop using it. The side effects are intense to the point of debilitating."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 2, 2009

Aldara (imiquimod) "Possible side effect: Lower backache, muscular fatigue."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 9, 2013

Aldara (imiquimod) "Best medicine, the only treatment that worked on the dots on my arms that I suffered with for years. Just really expensive."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 21, 2011

Zyclara (imiquimod) "Took for 9 days and developed terrible flu like symptoms -- doctor said to stop. Still having symptoms several days later. The medicine did bring out keratosis spots but not worth the side effects."

3 / 10
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  • roxie...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 1, 2015

Zyclara (imiquimod) "No side effects at all. No problems at all. Had two spots on my back that are gone. Thanks doc for recommending this treatment."

10 / 10
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  • Rocke...
  • August 19, 2015

"Luckily I recovered from Stage 4B Lymphoma most likely caused by Aldara. Russian roulette is safer."

1 / 10
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  • roseb...
  • February 4, 2009

"I began treatment on my scalp and face three weeks ago. There appears to be no adverse reaction other than some small scaly spots that are painful. Treatment is twice a week. "

5 / 10
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  • Herman
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 16, 2022

Zyclara (imiquimod) "I use this 2 weeks on 2 off on my nose and forehead. Minimal reaction. No side effects. Have previously used it with success."

3 / 10
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