Extended-Release Oral Minoxidil (VDPHL01) Shows Promise as New Treatment for Pattern Hair Loss, Announces New York Dermatologist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE Extended-Release Oral Minoxidil (VDPHL01) Shows Promise as New Treatment for Pattern Hair Loss, Announces New York Dermatologist SUMMARY VDPHL01, a novel extended-release oral minoxidil formulation, is advancing through late-stage clinical trials and may offer a more effective and better-tolerated option for patients with pattern hair loss, according to New York dermatologist Dr. Dennis Porto. BACKGROUND: PATTERN HAIR LOSS Pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) affects millions of men and women and remains one of the most common conditions seen in dermatology. Standard therapies such as topical minoxidil and off-label oral minoxidil have provided varying degrees of benefit, but adherence, scalp irritation, inconsistent absorption, and pharmacokinetic limitations often reduce their overall effectiveness. Immediate-release oral minoxidil reaches high serum concentrations quickly and declines within hours, which can increase the risk of side effects ...