- In new post hoc analyses of the Phase 3 molluscum trials segmenting molluscum lesions by body region and study visit, the percentage of participants with complete clearance of all baseline and new molluscum lesions was statistically significantly higher in the VP-102 group than vehicle across all body regions, beginning at earlier timepoints and continuing through the end of study visit (Day 84)
- In the Phase 2
“We are pleased to present further positive data supporting VP-102 as a potentially safe and efficacious treatment for molluscum,” said
Results showed that VP-102-treated participants with lesions in the upper extremities, head/neck, back/buttocks, and chest/abdomen at baseline showed statistically significantly higher rates of complete clearance in those regions compared to vehicle beginning after the first treatment (Visit 2; Day 21) through the EOS visit. VP-102-treated participants with lesions in the lower extremities at baseline showed statistically significantly higher complete clearance rates compared to vehicle-treated participants beginning after two treatments (Visit 3; Day 42) through the EOS visit (Day 84). The incidence of adverse events was similar in all body regions.
Data were also presented from Verrica’s Phase 2
The presentations are available on the Publications section of Verrica’s website at www.Verrica.com.
About VP-102
Verricaʼs lead product candidate, VP-102, is a proprietary drug-device combination product that contains a GMP-controlled formulation of cantharidin (0.7% w/v) delivered via a single-use applicator that allows for precise topical dosing and targeted administration. VP-102 is currently under
About Molluscum Contagiosum (Molluscum)
There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for molluscum, a highly contagious viral skin disease that affects approximately six million people — primarily children — in
About Genital Warts
Genital warts (also known as anogenital warts or condyloma acuminatum) are a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by multiple different types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Approximately 500,000 to 1 million cases of EGW are newly diagnosed per year in
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Verrica is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions. Verrica’s late-stage product candidate, VP-102, is in development to treat molluscum contagiosum (molluscum), common warts and external genital warts, three of the largest unmet needs in medical dermatology. Verrica is also developing VP-103, its second cantharidin-based product candidate, for the treatment of plantar warts. The Company has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma AS to develop and commercialize LTX-315 for dermatologic oncology conditions. For more information, Visit www.verrica.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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