How warts change after imiquimod use

Imiquimod cream is more effective on warts, which are eliminated after a period of use. Imiquimod cream belongs to the immune response modifier, suitable for the treatment of external genital warts, the drug has a long-lasting effect, about 1/3 of the patients who receive treatment, can completely remove warts. The warts change by the appearance of peeling and scaling, followed by the slow dispersion of the lesions, the surface of the smooth warts, the use of a period of time can be eliminated around the warts of the infection, and to reduce the recurrence. Local adverse reactions to imiquimod include erythema and edema. If a mild adverse reaction occurs after use of the medication, you can wash off the cream from the area where the medication was applied, and wait until the reaction subsides to continue use. Use of this medication should be under the supervision of a doctor.