dapsone
noun
dap·sone ˈdap-ˌsōn 
: an antimicrobial agent C12H12N2O2S used especially to treat leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One option your dermatologist might prescribe for acne is dapsone gel, such as the brand-name version Aczone. 
Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021 Oftentimes dapsone is used alongside other acne treatments. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021 If dapsone doesn't help much, then patients might also use a topical hydrocortisone or lidocaine cream for relief, Dr. Burkhart says. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 7 June 2021 Sometimes, dapsone may need to be taken for one or two years, according to Dr. Alesci. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 7 June 2021 The acne medications currently on the market rely on antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, dapsone, and vitamin A derivatives known as retinoids to quell acne. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2020 Oftentimes, dapsone is used alongside other acne treatments. Jessica Cruel, SELF, 8 Aug. 2019 In terms of topicals, you may be instructed to use benzoyl peroxide (at an Rx strength), topical antibiotics, topical retinoids (like Tazorac, or Retin-A), or topical dapsone, like Aczone. Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, 1 June 2018 For a more targeted acne treatment, Zeichner suggests topical dapsone, found in Aczone, a treatment for both hormonal and nonhormonal acne that's gentle enough for those with irritation-prone skin. Lauren Hubbard, Allure, 16 Oct. 2017 See More
Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021 Oftentimes dapsone is used alongside other acne treatments. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021 If dapsone doesn't help much, then patients might also use a topical hydrocortisone or lidocaine cream for relief, Dr. Burkhart says. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 7 June 2021 Sometimes, dapsone may need to be taken for one or two years, according to Dr. Alesci. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 7 June 2021 The acne medications currently on the market rely on antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, dapsone, and vitamin A derivatives known as retinoids to quell acne. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2020 Oftentimes, dapsone is used alongside other acne treatments. Jessica Cruel, SELF, 8 Aug. 2019 In terms of topicals, you may be instructed to use benzoyl peroxide (at an Rx strength), topical antibiotics, topical retinoids (like Tazorac, or Retin-A), or topical dapsone, like Aczone. Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, 1 June 2018 For a more targeted acne treatment, Zeichner suggests topical dapsone, found in Aczone, a treatment for both hormonal and nonhormonal acne that's gentle enough for those with irritation-prone skin. Lauren Hubbard, Allure, 16 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
diamine + phenyl + sulfone
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
dapsone
noun
dap·sone ˈdap-ˌsōn -ˌzōn
-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