Imiquimod works in genital warts by triggering the immune system to produce natural substances which help fight against the virus, that causes warts. Researchers don't know how exactly it works in actinic keratosis or basal cell cancer.
Application site itching, Pain
Imiquimod is used in the treatment of genital warts, actinic keratosis and basal cell cancer.
Imiquimod is non-steroidal topical cream and it is not sold over the counter.