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Veradermics Seeks FDA Approval for Oral Hair Loss Treatment

10/17/2025

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Story summary
  • Veradermics is developing VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men and women, an approach that could affect 80 million people in the United States if approved.
  • Veradermics plans to submit for FDA approval based on ongoing positive trial data.
  • Minoxidil is FDA-approved only for topical use.
  • Finasteride is approved only for men.