INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALDARA CREAM APPLICATION

Aldara cream (Imiquimod) is a cream that helps your immune system several types of growths on your skin. It is used to treat warts, sun damaged skin (actinic keratosis), and some skin cancers. It works locally to increase interferon. Aldara causes local irritation and even ulceration when it works.

1.Use Aldara cream for the recommended time ( usually 2-6 weeks)

2.Apply Aldara cream to the lesion from 2- 7 times per week as recommended by your docotor

3.If a severe local reaction occurs, such as extensive crusting or blistering, stop the Aldara cream until the reaction resolves. This usually takes 3-4 days.

4.Then restart the cream as previously prescribed and use it as tolerated. For example if you are using the cream daily and are experiencing a great deal of irritation you may need to decrease the application to every other day or even three time per week.

5.Aldara cream comes in little packets. Perforate the packet with a needle and squeeze just enough onto the fingertip or a Q-tip to apply to the lesion and immediate surrounding areas. Only a small amount of cream is needed.

6.Keep the unfinished perforated packet in a zip-loc bag.

7. If you have problems or questions call Dermatology at 571-4070.