Imiquimod

Wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the area to dry thoroughly. Apply the cream to the affected area before going to bed and leave it on the skin for approximately 8 hours.  The cream should be rubbed in until it is no longer visible. Following this period, the cream should be removed by washing the treated area with mild soap and water. During the 8 hours treatment period showering or bathing should be avoided. Hand washing before and after cream application is recommended. When treating superficial basal cell carcinoma, apply imiquimod once daily, five days per week (e.g. Monday to Friday), for a total of 6 weeks. When treating solar keratoses, apply imiquimod three times per week (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for a total of 4 weeks.