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Aldara Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: imiquimod
- Brand Name: Aldara
- Drug Class: Topical Skin Products
Aldara (Imiquimod) side effects drug center
Aldara Side Effects Center
What Is Aldara?
Aldara (imiquimod) topical (for the skin) is an immune response modifier used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp. Aldara is also used to treat a minor form of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma, when surgery would not be an appropriate treatment. Aldara also treats genital warts that appear on the outside of the body, but is not a cure for genital warts. Aldara topical is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Aldara?
Common side effects of Aldara topical include:
- treatment area reactions such as skin redness, swelling, itching, irritation, dryness, burning, pain, tenderness, thickening/hardening of the skin, peeling/flaking/scabbing/crusting, or leaking a clear fluid.
- Changes in skin color of the treated area may occur and may not go away.
- Other side effects of Aldara topical include headache,
- dizziness,
- chest pain,
- back pain,