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Imiquimod
Imiquimod is a patient-applied cream used to treat certain diseases of the skin, including skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, Bowen's disease,[1] superficial squamous cell carcinoma, some superficial malignant melanomas, and actinic keratosis) as well as genital warts (condylomata acuminata). It has also been tested for treatment of molluscum contagiosum, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, common warts that have proven difficult to treat,[2] and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia.[3] Outstanding cosmetic result has resulted from the treatment of both large superficial basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in-situ, but the morbidity and discomfort of the treatment can be severe. Focal recurrence of tumor has been seen after imiquimod treatment, but appear to be amenable to surgical excision.
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