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| 3 | hpv | after only 3 nights of using aldara, i began to discover 3-4 open sores or ulcers where i had put the medicine. it was extremely painful and i had to stop usage and get a numbing medication from my doctor. i wasn't able to pass urine and it was difficult to walk without being in pain. i just started using aldara again after a month or so and have so far had no side effects. thankfully my first usage got rid of most of my warts and im hoping within a few weeks they will be completely gone. | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 12/20/2006 | 2 | at home | I didn't really have side effects except for a slight itching once or twice. | It didn't work for me. After using it for almost 4 months, doctor told me it's not working for me. I thought, it was somewhat working since some warts are gone but it's very slow and new warts appeared. Now I'm going to try condylox. | F | 33 | 4 months | 12/18/2006 | 5 | GW | Redness, itchy, warts got weird looking white color, some pain on the bigger one or two | SO it took about 2 weeks for it to start working about, some of the small ones just got red and went away, the bigger ones caused more irritation and pain but looks to be going away pretty fast...email me if you want more info I know I was scared as all hell before it started working...oh and email to tell me how long it took for your the redness to dissappear after stopping... | M | 24 | 3 weeks | 12/16/2006 | 3 | squamous cell/ak | blistering,redness,swelling,very painful. | I am using it on my lower lip. That is a somewhat difficult place to get a read on it. It is starting to scab up I dont know if I should keep on or wait till the scab falls off. | M | 36 | 8 weeks | 12/16/2006 | 5 | GW | Redness, Itching (especially when my immune system kicked in), a little bit of soreness | Ive been using aldara for a month. One doc told me to apply 3X a week, but nothing was happening. I went and saw a real derm. (also friend ofthe fam) and he told me to take the aggressive approach of 5 nights on, 1 off. Worked great. basically, he said that what we are going for is irritation. For those of you who are getting no affects and no results, step it up. for those of you getting too many side affects, back off. Remember, everybodys body is different and will react differently, pay attention. as of now, they are almost gone. Here is a quick description ofthe healing process; w/application 5X a week, gws became red and irritated with slight itching after application.....after ~3 weeks of this they became a little harder and a little whiter. then itchiness increased and they became even harder...then, very itchy, a little sore, they kinda turn into a scabish type thing, but not because of a open sore, they just kinda turn scabby and shrivel from the inside out...then | M | 24 | 5 weeks | 12/15/2006 | 5 | genital warts | I first had chemical treatments applied to my small outbreak of warts and then go tried of going to the doc. So she prescribed aldara I first started using and would have such intense itching that I would wake up from it and would continue the following day even after washing off, but no other side effects. After using for about 4 weeks I had severe results of bright red skin all around area of treatment and a couple ulcers. This scared me greatly that I had herpes until I saw this website I am not as scared since it seems common, but I am still went to get tested and am waiting for results. I think the reason I have these problems is because I have sensitive skin and I used too much cream each time I used so pls be careful and under use instead of over. The only good thing that came from aldara is that my warts are almost gone I have one that has decreased is size left, but I am waiting to use medicine again until the sores go away. | It works, but the side effects suck pls use small amounts its worth it in the long run. | F | 20 | 5 weeks | 12/14/2006 | 4 | HPV - Genital Warts | Intense itchiness, excrutiating pain, swelling, redness, discharge... etc. | My doctor should've warned me about the side effects, which, apparently, occur quite frequently while using this cream. I wasn't prepared for the pain. It hurts to walk, sit, pee and do other normal everyday activities. I don't move from my bed unless I have to. The warts seem to have gotten smaller, but it hurts enough to make me cry. And trust me, I'm big on pain. I have been miserable for the past two days. I've been smoking chronic to ease the pain. It works. Well, just as long as I don't move too much. Tattoos don't even hurt this much. I apply it three times a week with a check up in mid january. I hope the side effects are long gone by then. | F | 16 | 2 weeks | 12/13/2006 | 4 | genital warts | intense itching, excrutiating pain, redness, swelling, discharge, bleeding, tenderness... just gross all around. | It hurts to move from my bed. My legs always have to be positioned in a way that my swollen vagina doesn't touch itself. I can't walk without wanting to die. This is only my second week on aldara. I've never been in more pain than this. I don't even know if it's working yet. | M | 16 | 2 weeks | 12/13/2006 | 5 | genital warts | OMG!!! I read this forum before taking aldara and was very very careful with the cream but after 3 doses(1week) my genital region is sore, red and now blisters..im in sooo much pain i cant move.. | just found out 3 months ago i have genital warts...got sick of going to the drs 3xs/week to have warts froze, that i decided to try aldara, but got major reaction, I go to my dr he then tells me to apply vaseline to all the non affected area and apply the aldara to the affected area....the vaseline keeps the cream from obsorbing into the good area of the skin...and wow i wish i found that out before i started the cream and gone through all this pain....so please apply the vaseline on non affected area before using aldara it will surely save you major pain n discomfort | F | 34 | 3 days | 12/12/2006 | 5 | GW | For the girl who just posted on december 10, I went through the same thing! But after taking time in between uses to heal and continuing treatment, I am almost wart free after 3 weeks! This stuff really works, it's worth the side effects. Just be careful how you use it and read instructions carefully. | F | 23 | 3 weeks | 12/12/2006 | 3 | Warts | Burning, itching, swelling , specially right after washing the med off. | I'm hoping this stuff works. I have more then a few spots. I am getting more but the doctor said that does happen. That it will get worse before it gets better. GOD I hope it gets better. I'm willing to go thru the pain if this stuff really works. I have only used two treatments so far and it hurts pretty bad already. | F | 19 | | 12/12/2006 | 5 | GW | None yet, 2 weeks with cryotherapy and no signs of the aldara working (how do I tell?) | Im really anxious/embarassed/worried about the whole situation and would love to hear how long it took to work on everyone if it did at all (and how you know if it is working), and any other information you might have would be much appreciated...thanks | M | 24 | 14 days | 12/5/2006 | 4 | HPV | Horrible horrible pain when urinating, burning, some bleeding (not major), muscle aches, slight headache, waking up in the middle of the night because of the itching/burning | Although you have to endure all of these horrible side effects, all of which made me question whether I wanted to continue the God-forsaken cream...it looks like it's working. It's been a week and I'm following the 3 days a week routine. I advise you guys just to stick with it. You should be satisfied by the end. | F | 18 | 1 weeks | 12/4/2006 | 5 | BCC on my nose | My dr had prepared me for some inflammation using Aldara, but I have to say the side effects were extreme..a grossly swollen red area (even my eyes swelled) that then blistered and formed black scabs, hurting/itching intensely..fevers, oozing, extreme fatigue, head and body aches..resulting in several infections so I had to take 3 breaks of 2 weeks each with antibiotics before I could resume the course of treatment..I learned to use just the barest amount of cream and to wash it off promptly after the 8 hours each time..my dr had recommended using Aldara nightly before bed, but I soon cut that down to 5xweek with weekends off.. | Believe me it's not for nothing Aldara has been dubbed "chemo for the face"..it was grueling and lonely as I scared people who saw me, and I almost gave up several times..BUT IT WORKED!!! 2 months later, I have just a minimum of scarring (more like the new skin of a baby that is lighter in color), am now cancer free, and happily I won't have to face losing half my nose requiring plastic surgery, as my dr had originally warned me..he claims not to have known about the extreme extent of the side effects, so I say to you, you just must use Aldara with great care and have faith that it will be worth all the discomfort.. | F | 63 | 6 weeks | 12/3/2006 | 1 | genital warts | None - reinfected myself during application of it. Useless product. | I didn't benefit from it, but can see others have. I took it for 10 months and only saw the condition worsen. Have gone on to use cryo technique, acid, and then podofilox application, and now using the gel at home. None have worked and condition deteriorates daily...am very concerned that these are not warts and now the side effects from the cryo/podo treatments are disfiguring. If someone can treat successfully w/Aldara my hat's off to you...but didn't work here. | F | 37 | 10 months | 11/30/2006 | 4 | genital warts | I've been on aldara for about 2 or 2.5 weeks now, with the 3x a week method..almost all of my warts are gone, but it hasn't been without consequence. The itching is almost unbearable, but I've found the more between direct cream application the less severe the symptom. For instance, putting the cream on Tuesday night, by Thursday morning I'm feeling better. I also had the flu-like symptoms but those only lasted a few days. I'm just afraid the warts aren't actually gone and it this is a bit of beginners aldara luck, and soon they will reappear as is possible. one tip: use vasoline if itchy or in pain, it doesn't burn the open sores and seems to do something, even if its just a mental thing | F | 22 | 16 days | 11/29/2006 | 5 | genital warts | Intense itching, swelling and red skin. Muscle aches and flu like feelings. | OK...I just feel I have to update you. I am back to answer my own question. At last I'm seeing improvement!!! After 9 weeks (3 x week) of religously following instructions and application and no results, its beginning to work. I was getting very despondent that nothing was getting better and although they are still there, they are definetly receeding. I am elated and hope I'm not being premature in my relief. | F | 49 | 9 weeks | 11/28/2006 | 3 | genital warts | pain, redness, itching, small almost mini creater like sores near infection site. | I have been taking aldara for genital warts for almost a month. 2x a week as directed by my doctor. i haven't seen any change except for little mini sores that have developed between my inner and outer labia...have any women experienced this before? | F | 22 | 30 days | 11/28/2006 | 1 | skin cancer | extreme pain, scabbing, headache, flu symptoms | I applied aldara to my chest as advised as a beginning to "lifelong" use of the drug. I was told I would probably use this for the rest of my life. I have had multiple basal cell carcinoma and one malignant melanoma. Many surgeries. Laser resurfacing. I thought I would try this. I have so much pain, I cannot sleep for two nights. Burning and throbbing pain. Then I have two days of headache and flu like symptoms. What is this doing to my system? I would rather go under a knife. It only cuts once and you're done. No more aldara for me. | F | 50 | 3 days | 11/28/2006 | 1 | basal cell carcinoma | severe nausea, dizziness, headache, flu-like illness | Was told to apply once daily, 7 x week, to two spots of bcc on my forehead and temple. After 8 days, one spot was a small open sore, but skin reaction still pretty mild (compared to the Efudex I'd used before as a preventative). The day after applying Aldara to the open sore, I experienced severe systemic effects: worst nausea I've ever had in my life, severe headache, dizziness, body aches. Stopped using Aldara and called dr. Told me to wait until I was back in town (was visiting friends when bad effects happened) to re-start treatment. Have not re-started treatment and don't plan to. Will discuss alternatives with dr. Since stopping Aldara 4 days ago, most symptoms resolved except dizziness/loss of balance, which is very noticeable when I stand/walk but not while seated. Hope that resolves soon too. I have had problems before with an over-active immune system, and after doing more research, I realize now that Aldara is not the right medicine for me. | F | 44 | 9 days | 11/28/2006 |