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    GlossaryImiquimod 5% Cream (Aldara 5% cream)

    topical medication that stimulates immune response to treat skin conditions

    Imiquimod 5% Cream, also known as Aldara 5% cream, is a topical medication used to treat certain skin conditions, including actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and external genital warts. It works by stimulating the immune system to release cytokines, which help the body fight off abnormal skin cells and infections.

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      Multiple Minute Digitate Hyperkeratosis

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      9 citations, July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
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      Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

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      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
      Pediatric Dermatology

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      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
      HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.

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