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Does IMIQUIMOD Cause Acne? 6 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6 reports of Acne have been filed in association with IMIQUIMOD (Imiquimod). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for IMIQUIMOD.

6
Reports of Acne with IMIQUIMOD
0.4%
of all IMIQUIMOD reports
0
Deaths
0
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From IMIQUIMOD?

Of the 6 reports.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IMIQUIMOD. However, 6 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does IMIQUIMOD Cause?

Off label use (264) Product use in unapproved indication (179) Erythema (171) Drug ineffective (123) Fatigue (118) Influenza like illness (101) Pain (98) Application site erythema (95) Nausea (90) Headache (79)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which IMIQUIMOD Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?