Editorial

Imiquimod

Authors: James M. Wooten, PHARMD

Abstract

In this issue of the Southern Medical Journal, Yuchi Chang and Stephen Tyring present an interesting review of the dermatologic product imiquimod (Aldara, 3M Pharmaceuticals) in their article “Current and Potential Uses of Imiquimod”. Although approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration since 1997 as a topical treatment for genital and perianal warts, investigators have found this compound may offer an alternative treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions.

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