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GlossaryImiquimod

topical cream that boosts immune response against skin conditions

Imiquimod is a topical medication that stimulates the immune system to fight against certain skin conditions, including warts, actinic keratosis, and superficial basal cell carcinoma. It works by activating immune cells to produce cytokines, which help in attacking abnormal skin cells and viruses.

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research Efficacy of Imiquimod 5% Cream in the Treatment of Equine Sarcoids: A Pilot Study

76 citations, July 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.

research Novel Fish Oil-Based Bigel System for Controlled Drug Delivery and Its Influence on Immunomodulatory Activity of Imiquimod Against Skin Cancer

56 citations, September 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Research”

The fish oil-based gel with imiquimod improves skin cancer treatment and reduces inflammation.

research Effects of Imiquimod on Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Cycle Progression

25 citations, July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.

research Extramammary Paget Disease: Failure to Respond to Topical Imiquimod 5%

14 citations, August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Imiquimod 5% cream may not work for treating scrotal extramammary Paget disease.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Imiquimod

13 citations, January 2012 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine”

An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.

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