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Question: Good evening:
I submitted a question several weeks ago regarding the use instructions for topical Aldara for the treatment of HPV warts. One follow-up question I forgot to ask: why is it necessary to wash off the area 8 hours after application? Does this reduce the risk of irritation to the area?
More directly, I typically shower at night and apply the cream. I often forget to wash it off the next morning. Is this having an adverse effect on the efficacy of the cream?
I submitted a question several weeks ago regarding the use instructions for topical Aldara for the treatment of HPV warts. One follow-up question I forgot to ask: why is it necessary to wash off the area 8 hours after application? Does this reduce the risk of irritation to the area?
More directly, I typically shower at night and apply the cream. I often forget to wash it off the next morning. Is this having an adverse effect on the efficacy of the cream?
Brief Answer:
It can irritate skin .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
It is necessary washing the skin after 8 hours of using it because persistent overdosing may cause local irritation such redness, itching and dryness.
Washing skin after 8 hours is likely to reduce these side effects.
This will not effect the efficiency of the cream but can increase irritability.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
It can irritate skin .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
It is necessary washing the skin after 8 hours of using it because persistent overdosing may cause local irritation such redness, itching and dryness.
Washing skin after 8 hours is likely to reduce these side effects.
This will not effect the efficiency of the cream but can increase irritability.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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