I would very much like to talk to you about minimizing the side effects. However, my treatment for EMPD has been put on hold for probably five weeks. On Aug 23 I suddenly lost the sight in my right eye. It was feared I had Giant Cell Arteritis in the back of my eye which could wipe out the other eye as well. To prevent this I was put in a very large wonderful hospital in St Louis, Mo and given massive doses of steroids. In 3 days they decided it was PROBABLY not that but they continued the treatment. Luckily, I still have the sight in my left eye. After I returned home, it seems like I brought covid home with me and just got out of the hospital after another 10 day stay. I can't seem to get a break. Now I have to get weaned off the steroids before I can start the imiquimod. I am 84 and this has taken a toll on my old body. I will contact you when I am finally ready for that treatment, Thank you so much