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Imiquimod: a review.

Aditya K Gupta1, Melanie Browne, Robyn Bluhm

  • 1Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Science Center (Sunnybrook site) and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. agupta@execulink.com

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
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Imiquimod (Aldara) cream stimulates the immune system to fight viruses and tumors. Emerging research suggests its effectiveness for various skin conditions beyond genital warts.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Imiquimod (Aldara) is an immune response modifier.
  • It enhances cell-mediated antiviral activity by inducing cytokines like interferon-alpha.
  • Currently approved for external genital and perianal warts in adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the established and potential therapeutic applications of imiquimod cream.
  • To highlight its mechanism of action as an immune modulator.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and case reports.
  • Analysis of imiquimod's in vivo and in vitro effects.

Main Results:

  • Imiquimod demonstrates in vivo antiviral and antitumor effects.

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  • It stimulates both innate and adaptive immunity.
  • Does not exhibit direct antiviral effects in vitro.

    • Conclusions:

    • Imiquimod is approved for treating genital warts.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests efficacy for nongenital human papillomavirus warts, molluscum contagiosum, actinic keratosis, and certain skin cancers.