Veradermics Announces Presentations on VDPHL01 and Patient Experiences With Pattern Hair Loss at 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting

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NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Veradermics, Incorporated (NYSE: MANE), a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for common aesthetic and dermatological conditions, today announced that three abstracts will be presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting being held in Denver, Colorado on March 27 – 31, 2026.

The data to be presented include a blinded, retrospective investigator global assessment conducted by six independent dermatologists regarding the comparative perceived efficacy of VDPHL01 versus existing minoxidil formulations and the clinical potential of VDPHL01. In addition, two presentations will characterize social listening research on patient perceptions and experiences, describing general frustration with current pattern hair loss treatments.

Details of the Veradermics presentations are as follows:
Title: Faster Onset and Superior Efficacy of an Investigational Extended-Release Oral Minoxidil Tablet (VDPHL01) Versus Topical and Immediate-Release Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Results from a Blinded Retrospective Investigator Global Assessment
Abstract: 76221 (e-poster)

Title: Social Listening Analysis of 143,000 Online Conversations on Hair Loss Treatments: Side Effects, Satisfaction, and Discontinuation
Abstract: 75995
Date/Time: Mar 27, 2026, 11:25-11:30am MT
Location: Colorado Convention Center (Lobby C, Poster Center 2)

Title: Disconnect Between Patient and Dermatologist Perceptions in Alopecia Therapy: Social Listening Across 700,000 Digital Conversations
Abstract: 72194
Date/Time: Mar 27, 2026, 2:15-2:20pm MT
Location: Colorado Convention Center (Lobby C, Poster Center 1)

About VDPHL01
VDPHL01 (extended-release minoxidil tablet) is a proprietary investigational, orally available non-hormonal drug in Phase 3 development for pattern hair loss in both women and men. VDPHL01 leverages extended-release technology to deliver a minoxidil product with the potential for improved efficacy and safety. The proprietary extended-release formulation utilizes a gel matrix designed to deliver long-lasting, steady release of minoxidil for sustained absorption. VDPHL01 has been shown to avoid the high peak concentrations of immediate-release oral minoxidil, while extending time above the minimum hair growth threshold to increase time for hair to grow. If approved, VDPHL01 would be the only FDA-approved oral non-hormonal treatment for PHL in both male and female patients. VDPHL01 is protected by a broad library of patents and patent applications related to the key innovations of VDPHL01. The earliest expiring patent term is 2043.

About Pattern Hair Loss
Pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects an estimated 80 million people in the United States (30 million women and 50 million men). Pattern hair loss can have a significant impact on quality of life, affecting an individual’s mental health and relationships. People with pattern hair loss often experience depression, low self-esteem and social withdrawal. There have been no new FDA-approved prescription medicines for pattern hair loss in nearly 30 years. In addition to prescription medicines, current treatments include over-the-counter “nutraceuticals” that produce inconsistent results and contribute to high dissatisfaction among patients and healthcare providers. The prevalence of pattern hair loss and the market demand for new treatments contribute to making it the largest aesthetics market worldwide, projected to reach approximately $30 billion by 2028.

About Veradermics, Inc.
Veradermics is a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address pervasive treatment challenges in highly prevalent aesthetic and dermatological conditions. Veradermics aims to develop a focused portfolio of aesthetic dermatology product candidates targeting high-prevalence dermatologic conditions, with potential selective development of medical dermatology product candidates. Its lead program, VDPHL01, is being developed as an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss, to reduce the barriers to wide adoption of chronic hair loss therapy and potentially transform pattern hair loss treatment. VDPHL01 is an oral, extended-release proprietary formulation of minoxidil, a proven hair growth agent, designed to maximize minoxidil’s impact on hair restoration while minimizing the risk of cardiac activity. For additional information, visit www.veradermics.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Veradermics, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the perceived efficacy of VDPHL01 compared to existing minoxidil formulations; the clinical potential of VDPHL01; and whether research of patient perceptions and experiences reported in the applicable studies will reflect actual results or differ from the intended effect of the applicable treatment. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including: Veradermics’ limited operating history with no products approved for commercial sale; Veradermics’ incurrence of substantial losses since its inception, anticipation of incurring substantial and increasing losses for the foreseeable future and need for substantial additional financing to achieve its goals; Veradermics’ anticipation that its success will depend on the approval and successful commercialization of VDPHL01, which is its lead product candidate, and if Veradermics is unable to obtain regulatory approval for, and successfully commercialize, VDPHL01, or any other current or future product candidates, or experience significant delays in doing so, its business will be materially harmed; the risk that adverse events or undesirable side effects are caused by Veradermics’ product candidates; competition from other companies; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of the prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, most recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Veradermics’ control, these forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as guarantees of future events. Moreover, Veradermics operates in an evolving environment.

New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and management cannot predict all risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Veradermics undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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