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How Can Painful Warts Around The Anus Be Treated?
Hi, I used 7 sachets of aldara cream already for warts around my anus, and this morning when i went to the restroom, i have some blood on my stools, i noticed that my warts grew slightly bigger as well since i used the cream, i am HIV positive by the way, and my doctor said my warts may go away on their own since i started ARV 2 months ago already , but he still prescribed aldara. There is pain though on my rectal area, if i sit or stand for a long time, please provide insights thank u
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
Hello, aldara some times increases size and no of genital warts. If you have developed skin wounds, discontinue the drug and show the site of application to the doctor.
Always wash the area and dried well before the cream is applied. Wash your hands well and dry them. We usually prescribe aldara 3 times a week for 16 weeks. Don't use it more frequently than that. Wash the cream within 6-9 hours of application. Don't keep the cream more than that time. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Always wash the area and dried well before the cream is applied. Wash your hands well and dry them. We usually prescribe aldara 3 times a week for 16 weeks. Don't use it more frequently than that. Wash the cream within 6-9 hours of application. Don't keep the cream more than that time. Hope this helps. Thank you.
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