Imiquimod for melanoma

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Avatar n tn worth of atypical dysplastic nevi when my first and only early melanoma appeared. I go every 6 mos for checkups and check my back every time of the month as a reminder to look in the mirror! I have no familial connection to melanoma and the Dr's are amazed given the extensive am't of dysplastic nevi I have all over. My Melanoma was removed '07 and all clear since then. Early detection is key.
Avatar m tn Dear doctors , I have a small genital wart on my foreskin and I started to use imiquimod cream recently . The instruction says that I should use the imiquimod cream during bedtime . However , I have more erections during sleep (than day time ), the imiquimod cream might be wiped off by the underwear when I have an erection. In this case , Can I use imiquimod during the day instead of bedtime ?
Avatar m tn Hello, I had a suspicious mole on my neck removed in June and it came back as mild-moderate dysplastic nevus with differential diagnosis of early melanoma in-situ. The area was re-excised with 3mm margins. Since then I have had the slides re-evaluated by UPenn Dermatopathology and their diagnosis was Severe dysplastic nevus with differential diagnosis of evolving melanoma in-situ.
Avatar n tn Hi The presence of abnormal cells (dysplasia) in a mole on biopsy indicates that there is a high risk (more than double) for development of a melanoma. The entire mole and a margin of normal tissue around it need to be removed. Usually once a mole has been removed, chances of recurrence are minimal. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer which can spread to several parts of the body and leads to the greatest number of deaths.
Avatar n tn 3) I would like to continue applying the Imiquimod cream, but I also want to monitor my penis over the next 14 days for any signs of herpes. Is it possible that application of Imiquimod cream could delay/alter the appearance of HSV2 lesions, so that I would not know if I have acquired HSV2??? I know the blood test for herpes would not be affected by Imiquimod, but I'm wondering about the appearance of herpes lesions. Can I continue applying the Imiquimod??
Avatar m tn Hello, Can anyone describe their experiences with Imiquimod? I am on the 3.75% cream which my doctor has told me to use every other day for a month. In the first 2 weeks, nothing happened, only just a couple days ago I noticed a very slight indication that the medication might be working, but I'm still not sure. I have about 20-30 very small warts, and notice 2 or 3 of them showing a bit of redness and drying up a bit. Still not sure if this is due to the medication.
Avatar m tn Can anyone describe their experiences with Imiquimod? I am on the 3.75% cream which my doctor has told me to use every other day for a month. In the first 2 weeks, nothing happened, only just a couple days ago I noticed a very slight indication that the medication might be working, but I'm still not sure. I have about 20-30 very small warts, and notice 2 or 3 of them showing a bit of redness and drying up a bit. Still not sure if this is due to the medication.
Avatar m tn TLR-7 is an essential receptor for imiquimod-induced immune response (7). Imiquimod also generates production of IFN-[gamma] after CD4 cells are stimulated by IL-12, IFN-[gamma] stimulates cytotoxic T lymphocytes responsible for killing virus-infected and tumor cells. Imiquimod 5% cream was recently found to induce expression of FasR on BCC cells and lymphocytic infiltration.
Avatar m tn I recently found two small condylomas around my anus and was referred to a proctologist for treatment. I paid him a visit this past Thursday and he froze the warts and applied something for the pain then prescribed an ointment to be applied locally by myself during the next couple of days. I have a standing appointment now for this Monday However, besides treating the symptoms is there something I should additionally be prescribed by him?
Avatar f tn A couple of weeks ago i discovered warts on my genital area at the base of my penis and was diagnosed formally by my dr. I was prescribed imiquimod to be applied 3 days a week but heard apple cider vinegar does a great job of clearing warts. Is it a good idea to apply the imiquimod mon,wed, fri night and apple cider vinegar tues, thurs, saturday nights? Anyone tried this or have any results from either one they would share?
1806721 tn?1554333407 Hi, I have a 5 y/o son who has an acral skin lesion highly suspicious for melanoma (ALM). He will need a total excisional biopsy for final diagnosis. I heard that PET scan is the only best way for cancer staging. My questions are: 1) In US/California, can a PET scan be ordered prior to a final pathology report is produced? 2) Can PET scan be done only on certain localized body parts? If so, will that reduce the amount of radiation that my son will be exposed to?
Avatar n tn I was prescribed Aldara (imiquimod) to get rid of a few perianal HPV warts since cryotherapy was only making it worse. After only about 2 weeks of usage almost all symptoms of the warts were gone however I now have perianal psoriasis in its place. That is one of the side-effects of imiquimod and it mainly strikes people whom are genetically prone to having psoriasis.
Avatar m tn 2, Is it useful for me to use Imiquimod with no genital warts? Or does Imiquimod useful to help me clear the hpv virus in three months? 3, I also have an ulcers on my penis a week ago which can be seen when it's wet (it become white), and it disappear after 5 days. I kind of thought it's because of the allergy of Imiquimod. But does herpes appear 3 months after the sex?
Avatar m tn 2- Would having the area of the skin where the mole was, as well as the surrounding skin area as well, biopsied (or analyzed for traces of melanoma cells) be a viable option to definitively know if this was malignant melanoma? 3- If I had a chunk of skin removed where the mole used to be (as explained in #2), would that cause a functional or cosmetic deformity to my finger? The mole was on the middle joint of my middle finger, near the joint. I appreciate you taking the time to read my post.
Avatar f tn Hello, Stucco keratosis is characterized by benign growths on the skin especially the extremities. The modes of treatment are topical 5% Imiquimod, scraping the lesion, cryotherapy and electrodessication. Red light collagen therapy is used for healing of wounds like diabetic skin ulcers, serious burns, and severe oral sores and proposed to be helpful in erasing wrinkles but I am unaware of its use in stucco keratosis.
Avatar n tn I checked the official prescribing information for Veramyst (fluticasone nasal spray) and it does not specifically state that this drug is contraindicated for those with melanoma or any other cancer. However, for those with recent nasal surgery, this drug should be avoided as it delays wound healing and increases the risk of fungal (Candida) infection. If your melanoma surgery was near your nasal area, this may be one reason why your doctor refused to prescribe the drug to you.
Avatar f tn it has been there for probably a little over a year. I went to the dermatologist about two weeks ago to have a wart frozen on my hand. I figured while I was there I'd ask him about the "skin tag" on my penis. he said it is probably genital warts. My question is: could he be wrong? there is only one skin tag/wart (so theres no "cluster") and it hasn't changed or grew in over a year. My fiancé hasn't shown any signs of any type of growth near or on her genitals.
Avatar f tn Most remain stable over time. Researchers estimate that the chance of melanoma is about ten times greater for someone with more than five dysplastic nevi than for someone who has none, and the more dysplastic nevi a person has, the greater the chance of developing melanoma. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/moles The risk is much more in families with melanomas and dysplastic nevus syndrome FAMM Syndrome. In a 10-year retrospective study, Marghoob et al.
Avatar m tn Well Done Stef. Happy for you. Glad its happening for you, especially for all the help you provide in this community. God bless. Next decline will see me rushing off to purchase those Maitake capsules. happy happy!!!!