Topical imiquimod for recalcitrant facial flat warts.
Imiquimod is a unique topical therapeutic agent useful in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts (condyloma acuminata) in adults. The authors report a case of a 21-year-old woman who experienced complete clearance of recalcitrant facial flat warts after 3 weeks of therapy with topical imiquimod 5% cream.
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA.
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D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014860:Warts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000077271:Imiquimod