价格低廉，专家推荐，咪喹莫特乳剂——适用于多数常见疣疾病

1. What common wart diseases is imiquimod emulsion suitable for?

Imiquimod is an immune response modulator produced as a 5% (50 mg/g) cream. Indicated for the treatment of non-hyperkeratosis, non-hypertrophic actinic keratosis, Primary superficial basal cell carcinoma and external genital and perianal warts/genital warts in patients 12 years of age or older.

2. What is the mechanism of action and efficacy of imiquimod emulsion?

Imiquimod emulsion is an immune response modulator. At the treatment site, this product can promote the production of a variety of cytokines such as interleukins IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8, improve α-interferon and tumor immune response, and produce antiviral effects.

Imiquimod has been shown to completely clear genital warts in non-HIV-infected patients. The results of the study showed that most patients who received the 5% version of the cream experienced at least a 50% reduction in total wart area; while only about one-fifth of patients in the placebo group saw a reduction in wart area. More than one-third of patients studied said the drug completely cleared their warts without recurrence.

3. What are the precautions when using imiquimod emulsion?

The most common adverse reactions of imiquimod emulsion are application site reactions or local skin reactions such as: itching, burning, erythema, scaling, dryness, crusting, edema, induration, exfoliation, erosion, and ulcers. A few adverse reactions include fatigue, fever, and headache.

Therefore, once a strong local inflammatory reaction occurs, such as skin leakage and erosion, the medication should be discontinued immediately and seek medical treatment in time.

4. Access channels for imiquimod emulsion

Currently, imiquimod emulsion can be purchased in all major pharmacies in the country, and patients in need can also obtain it through regular medical institutions (medical companions).

5. Conclusion

Imiquimod emulsion is a low-priced drug recommended by experts and is very effective in treating some common wart diseases. However, when using this drug, you must pay attention to whether you have any adverse reactions. If a serious reaction occurs, you must seek medical treatment in time.