Aldara damage

[youngguy800]

hey im a 20 yr old male. i used aldara for genital warts and it has only made my life worse. i used it for about a month and a half and been off it for about 2 weeks. anyways it did not diminish my warts AND MOST IMPORTANTLY my penis is STILL really red and with a burning sensation and sensitivity down the shaft and base (which is not even where i applied the drug!). I have tried vitamin E oil but have now stopped cuz idk if it helped or made it worse...... I have stopped all forms of sex etc to let it heal (its been awhile)...  Should i be worried about PERMANENT nerve damage and scarring????? i really just wish i had never touched this drug. please help :/

[Ccrowley]

Same here left scarring around the bottom head

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Aldara can cause itching, burning, stinging, pain, erythema, peeling or flaking. For this redness and burning sensation, . Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Also wear cotton undergarments. Also take oral anti-inflammatory drugs after consulting a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.