dapsone

Modality

small molecule

Mechanism

12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of dapsone gel in treating acne vulgaris is not known.

Targets

Inactive dihydropteroate synthase 2, Dihydropteroate synthase

Storage

—

Approved

acne vulgaris — FDA

In trial

acne vulgaris

Source

Last verified

2026-04-19

No curated MOA diagram yet. See lib/moa-data.ts for the shape; add an entry keyed by dapsone.