Dapsone

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Dapsone is an antibiotic medication used in multidrug regimens and approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis. Initially investigated as an antibiotic agent in 1937, dapsone was first utilized for leprosy treatment in 1945. The drug is also prescribed for a range of conditions, including both dermatological and non-dermatological ailments. Dapsone is currently available in both oral and topical formulations.