dapsone

noun

dap·​sone ˈdap-ˌsōn 

: an antimicrobial agent C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S used especially to treat leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis

Examples of dapsone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anti-Inflammatory Antibiotics Certain antibiotics like dapsone have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce chronic hives. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025

The condition is treated using a multi-drug regimen that consists of different combinations of antibiotics, including the drugs dapsone, rifampin, and clofazimine. — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 4 Aug. 2023

Instead, your dermatologist might prescribe a topical dapsone for hormonal acne at night. — Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 June 2023

Talk to your dermatologist about topical dapsone cream or oral spironolactone. — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023

One option your dermatologist might prescribe for acne is dapsone gel, such as the brand-name version Aczone. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

diamine + phenyl + sulfone

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dapsone

noun

dap·​sone ˈdap-ˌsōn  -ˌzōn 

: an antimicrobial agent C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S taken orally to treat leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis and topically to treat acne vulgaris

Note: Dapsone is marketed under the trademark Aczone.

called also diaminodiphenyl sulfone