title: Off-label indications for imiquimod.
abstract: Due to the ability of imiquimod (Aldara, 3M Pharmaceuticals) to rapidly and potently stimulate both innate and adaptive arms of the immune system, imiquimod has rapidly been recognized as a potential candidate for off-label use in over 60 conditions as presented in numerous case reports, letters, and small trials. It is our goal to examine and consolidate this impressive body of literature in order to provide the practicing dermatologist with a quick reference of the conditions that have been successfully treated with imiquimod, the dosages used, and the success rates of treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA.
authors.forename: Shahrouz
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ganjian
authors.forename: Ariel J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ourian
authors.forename: Gabreal
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Shamtoub
authors.forename: Jashin J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Jenny E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Murase
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007369:Interferon Inducers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007369:Interferon Inducers; D000077271:Imiquimod