1-what is the aldara cream ???and what is used for???
-aldara cream used for treatment of:-
1- warts "condylomata acuminata" on the surface of genitals -sexual organs- and around the anus
2-superfacial basal cell carcinoma
-this is acommon slow - growing form of skin cancer with a very small likelihood of spread to other parts of the body .
-it usually occurs in middle - aged and elderly pepole ,specially those who are fair -skinned and is caused by too much sun exposure .if left untreated ,basal cell carcinoma and disfigure , especially on the face - therfore early recognition and treatment are important .
3-actinic keratosis
-actinic keratosis are rough areas of skin found in pepole who are been exposed to a lot of sunshine over the course of thier lifetime .some are skin colored , others are greyish ,pink , red or brown .they can be flat and scaly , or raised , rough ,hard , and warty.aldara should only be used for flat actinic keratoses on the face and scalp in patients with a healthy immune system where your doctor has decided that aldara is the most apprpriate treatment for you.
-aldara cream helps your body's own immune system to produce natural substances which help fight your basal cell carcinoma ,actinic keratosis ,or the virus that has caused your warts.
3-precautions:-
*don't use aldara cream if you are allergic to imiquimod "the active ingredient"
*children and adolescent
-use in children and adolescent is not recommended.
*don't use aldara cream until the area to be treated has healed after previous drug or surgical treatment.
*avoid contact with the eyes , lips and nostrils.in the event of accidental contact , remove cream by rinsing with water.
*don't apply the cream internally .
*don't cover the treated area with bandages or other dressings after you have applied aldara cream .
*if the treated site becomes too uncomfortable , wash the cream off with mild soap and water as soon as the problem has stopped you may restart to apply the cream .
*tell your doctor if you have an abnormal blood count.
*because of the way aldara works ,there is possibility that the cream may worsen existing inflammation in the treatment area.
*if you are treated for genital warts follow this additional precautions:-
-men with warts under the foreskin should pull the foreskin back each day and wash underneath it.
-if not washed daily the foreskin may be more likely to show signs of tightness , swelling and wearing away of the skin and result in difficulty in pulling it back .
-if these symptoms occur ,stop the treatment immediately and call your doctor .
-if you have open sores :- don't start using aldara until after the sores have healed .
-if you have internal warts :-don't use aldara cream
* in the urethra
"the hole from which the urine is passed"
*vagina "birth canal"
*the cervix "internal female organ"
*anywhere inside your anus "rectum"
*don't use this medication for more than one course if you have problem with your immune system ,either due to illness or because of the medicines you are already taking .
*pregnancy and breast feeding
-studies in animals don't indicate direct or indirect harmful effects in pregnancy
-don't breast feed your infant during treatment with aldara cream as it is not known whether imiquimod is secreted in human milk.
*important information about some of the ingredients of aldara cream:-
--cetyl and stearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions "contact dermatitis".
4-How to use aldara cream?????
-wash hands carefully before and after applying the cream.
-don't cover the treated area with bandages or other dressings after you have applied aldara cream .
-open a new sachet each time you use the cream .
-dispose of any cream left in the sachet after use .
-don't save the opened sachet for use at a later date.
-the treatment duration &frequancy differ for genital warts ,basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis .
***if you are being treated for genital warts :-
-application instructions "mon,wed,friday"
-before going to bed ,wash your hands and the treatment area with mild soap and water , dry throughly .
-open anew sachet and squeeze some cream onto your fingertip.
-apply a thin layer of aldara cream onto clean ,dry wart area and rub gently into the skin until cream vanishes .
-after application of the cream ,throw away the opened sachet and wash hands with soap and water.
-leave aldara cream on the warts for 6-10 hours . Don't shower or bathe during this time .
-after 6-10 hours wash the area where aldara cream was applied with mild soap and water .
5-composition:-
--the active substance is imiquimod .
--each sachet 250 mg cream
"100 mg cream contains 5mg imiquimod"
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