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Aldara®

A proprietary topical immune response modifier, which is used to manage actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinomas, and external genital warts.
Adverse effects Rash at application site, upper respiratory tract infection, squamous carcinoma of skin.
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Salvage can also be done by crossing over to Aldara or just by close observation, giving treatment when an invasive malignancy occurs.
Cecconi et al., "Aldara activates TLR7-independent immune defence," Nature Communications, vol.
Son sus autores Vanessa Werneck Bartoli Pires (Coordinadora de Buenas Practicas de Fabricacion en la Empresa Vilma Alimentos de Brasil); Angelita Pereira Batista (Profesora Adjunta de la Universidade Federal Fluminense-UFF, Brasil); Raquel Pereira de Souza (Profesora Adjunta de la Universidade Federal Fluminense-UFF, Brasil); y Aldara da Silva Cesar (Profesora Adjunta de la Universidade Federal FluminenseUFF, Campus de Volta Redonda-RJ y Lider del Grupo de Analise de Sistemas Agroindustriais del CNPQ, en Brasil).
"It can also cause irritant dermatitis, which is a difficult problem when you already have a kid who may be atopic and you're trying to treat molluscum." Also, according to the package insert for Aldara cream, imiquimod administered three times per week for 16 weeks was not shown to be superior to vehicle alone in two randomized, controlled trials that were completed in 2006 but never published.
That component includes such medicines as the dermatologic treatment Aldara, the hypertension medication Tiazac and the diabetes drug Glumetza.
Every fortnight, I give a powerpoint presentation to groups of people who are undergoing topical treatment (Efudix, Aldara or Picato) for superficial skin cancers and sun-damaged skin, explaining how the treatments work, educating them about how to manage their skin throughout the treatment, and supporting them through the process.
Section 1.4 of the "indications and usage" section of the package insert now reads: "Aldara cream has been evaluated in children ages 2-12 years with molluscum contagiosum and these studies failed to demonstrate efficacy." Dr.
The use of a chemotherapeutic agent such as 5-Fluorouracil or Aldara (Imiquimod), can prevent development of skin cancer.
The firm will be working with the Aldara Medical Corporation to deliver Phase II of the Aldara Hospital and Medical Centre in Riyadh.
"Arabtec is winning larger, more complex projects such as The Louvre Abu Dhabi; airport projects such as the Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport; and hospital projects such as Aldara Hospital in Saudi Arabia," the company said in a statement.
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