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Prescription Anti-inflammatory

Dapsone

A valuable prescription option, particularly for inflammatory acne in adults.

Clinical evidence
Not yet rated
Effectiveness (provisional)
4 out of 5
Typical concentration
Suitable for
Most skin types.
How often

Primary benefits

  • Reduces inflammatory acne
  • Helps adult female acne
  • Reduces redness

What it does

Topical dapsone helps reduce inflammatory acne by decreasing inflammation rather than directly killing bacteria.

Use with caution

No specific layering warnings recorded.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not assessed. Speak to your healthcare provider.

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