Reviewer: John0205, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had a very severe allergic reaction to Imiquimod. I was prescribed the cream to apply to a mole on my right arm that my dermatologist had diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. I applied the cream on the mole as directed- once a day, five days a week. About two weeks into treatment, my arms and calves began to feel itchy. Within a week, the itchiness had spread to my chest. I was also developing ... Show Full Comment

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I had a very severe allergic reaction to Imiquimod. I was prescribed the cream to apply to a mole on my right arm that my dermatologist had diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. I applied the cream on the mole as directed- once a day, five days a week. About two weeks into treatment, my arms and calves began to feel itchy. Within a week, the itchiness had spread to my chest. I was also developing small bumps that looked like white head pimples on my chest. The third week I discontinued using the cream, but now the bumps had spread up my chest to my neck and face, as well as to my upper back. The iching became more frequent, to the point where I was so uncomfortable that I could not sleep at night without a sedative. After about two weeks of stopping the use of the cream, my face and neck cleared up and the bumps began to fade. However the itchy skin persisted, as did a few of the bumps on my chest and back. My allergist prescribed prednisone to try to clear these final effects, and it worked- the itching and bumps went away. However, once the steroid was gone, the bumps and itchiness came back. I am now eight weeks from the last time I used imiquimod cream, and the bumps and itching are still here. Planning another visit to the allergist to see what other options I might have.
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Reviewer: Heather, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Superficial BCC, small spot on chest. Taking this 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Im on week 3 and hadn't really noticed any major side effects until now. Currently experiencing nausea & diaherrea and VERY dry lips. Cant put enough chapstick on! Headaches daily since the day I started the cream. No darkening or scabbing yet as others have reported. Not sure if that means it isn't "work ... Show Full Comment

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Superficial BCC, small spot on chest. Taking this 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Im on week 3 and hadn't really noticed any major side effects until now. Currently experiencing nausea & diaherrea and VERY dry lips. Cant put enough chapstick on! Headaches daily since the day I started the cream. No darkening or scabbing yet as others have reported. Not sure if that means it isn't "working" yet or not. I will update review at the end of my 6 weeks.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Perscribed for two nearly invisible AK spots on face. Now done 12 days of first round. As advertised: starts working day 1 with very mild pain, redness, progresses to VERY pronounced darker area, then scab-like. DEFINITELY an immune reaction working, affecting only the AK tissue even deep under the surface. Doing the job so far. Amazing action for a topical. Downside: looks like I was hit with a t ... Show Full Comment

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Perscribed for two nearly invisible AK spots on face. Now done 12 days of first round. As advertised: starts working day 1 with very mild pain, redness, progresses to VERY pronounced darker area, then scab-like. DEFINITELY an immune reaction working, affecting only the AK tissue even deep under the surface. Doing the job so far. Amazing action for a topical. Downside: looks like I was hit with a tire iron. That part not explained to me. Otherwise might have just gone for the freeze thing, if it's going to scar.
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Reviewer: Jimmy Ing, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Been on Imiquimod 5% cream for BCC on face fwd of LH ear for a little over 1 wk. Following prescription schedule of 5 days on, off Sat Sun. Will continue for another 5 weeks. Apply nightly with Q-tip. Area is slightly swollen, redness, slight pain, itching, scabbing, tender to touch, and looks horrible. Must be working as planned, effects match expectations.

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Been on Imiquimod 5% cream for BCC on face fwd of LH ear for a little over 1 wk. Following prescription schedule of 5 days on, off Sat Sun. Will continue for another 5 weeks. Apply nightly with Q-tip. Area is slightly swollen, redness, slight pain, itching, scabbing, tender to touch, and looks horrible. Must be working as planned, effects match expectations.
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Reviewer: brendalang44, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Treating 2 BCC on leg. Itches, burns, shock like feeling thru leg. Leg aches. Had to take tylonal too often for pain & discomfort. Dr says it is working good, and will not leave a scar. It is horrible looking and starting to smell. Don't know if I would go through this treatment again.

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Treating 2 BCC on leg. Itches, burns, shock like feeling thru leg. Leg aches. Had to take tylonal too often for pain & discomfort. Dr says it is working good, and will not leave a scar. It is horrible looking and starting to smell. Don't know if I would go through this treatment again.
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