Imiquimod Cream: The Genie Is Out Of the Bottle for Skin Cancer
Abstract: A paradigm shift in how we treat skin cancer is occurring. The ability of topical imiquimod (Aldara, TM 3M Pharmaceuticals) to cure many skin malignancies without surgical excision will have a major impact on our dermatologic practices. Imiquimod was first introduced in 1997 for the treatment of genital warts. This topical cream, as most dermatologists now know, is a potent immune response modifier when applied to problematic skin lesions, especially malignant ones