Imiquimod cream

 Imiquimod cream 

What is Imiquimod Cream and How it Works

Imiquimod cream is a topical drug commonly used to treat viral skin diseases such as genital warts, actinic keratosis, and basal cell carcinoma. This cream is special in that it stimulates the body's immune system to fight a specific virus instead of fighting it directly. We will see if we can cure such diseases.

What exactly is imiquimod cream? Imiquimod cream is a prescription medication that is applied topically to the skin. It is marketed as Aldara and is classified as an immune response modulator. This means activating the body's immune system to attack viruses and abnormal cells.

how does that work?

Imiquimod cream stimulates immune cells known as T cells and dendritic cells. These cells then produce cytokines, signaling molecules that communicate with other cells of the immune system. Cytokines attract additional immune cells that target viruses or abnormal cells. Imiquimod cream also stimulates the production of interferon, a protein that inhibits the growth of viruses and cancer cells. This prevents infections and cancers from spreading and promotes the healing of damaged areas. Conditions that can be treated with imiquimod cream