Dapsone Rx / Evidence
Evidence
Dapsone: animal studies vs. human evidence, explained
Rat and dog data flagged dapsone risks decades before human trials confirmed them. See what animal studies predicted, what changed, and what matters for you now.
Dapsone before and after: what the acne evidence shows
Topical dapsone 5-7.5% cuts inflammatory acne lesions 30-48% in FDA trials by week 12. Here's what before/after claims actually mean, and what oral dapsone does not.
Dapsone clinical trials: what the acne and safety data show
A review of the actual dapsone trials: topical gel acne results (48.9% vs 43.2% success) and the oral drug's hemolysis and G6PD risks explained.
Dapsone human studies: what the acne and safety trials show
Topical dapsone gel cut inflammatory acne lesions 48-51% in FDA trials. Oral dapsone works differently and needs G6PD testing. Here's what the human data says.
How dapsone works: mechanism of action explained
Dapsone fights bacteria and calms inflammation through two separate pathways. See how the topical and oral mechanisms differ, and why G6PD testing matters for oral use.
Dapsone results for acne: what the research actually shows
Topical dapsone gel clears roughly 40-50% of inflammatory acne lesions by week 12. Oral dapsone works differently and needs G6PD testing first. Details inside.