Sec Form 3 Filing - CHILDS JOHN W @ Veradermics, Inc - 2026-02-03

FORM 3 Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person CHILDS JOHN W 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol Veradermics, Inc [ MANE] 5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) X __ Director _____ 10% Owner _____ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below) (Last) (First) (Middle) C/O VERADERMICS, INCORPORATED, 470 JAMES ST. 3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YY) 02/03/2026 (Street) NEW HAVEN, CT06513 4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YY) 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) __ X __ Form filed by One Reporting Person _____ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person (City) (State) (Zip)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned 1.Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4) Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned ( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities) 1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4, and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (MM/DD/YY) 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4) Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) Common Stock 480,269 I See Footnote ( 2 ) Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ( 3 ) ( 3 ) ( 3 ) Common Stock 906,862 I See Footnote ( 2 ) Series C Convertible Preferred Stock ( 4 ) ( 4 ) ( 4 ) Common Stock 520,758 I See Footnote ( 2 )

Reporting Owners Reporting Owner Name / Address Relationships Director 10% Owner Officer Other CHILDS JOHN W C/O VERADERMICS, INCORPORATED 470 JAMES ST. NEW HAVEN, CT06513 X Signatures /s/ Michael Greco, Attorney-in-Fact 02/03/2026 Signature of Reporting Person Date

Explanation of Responses:

( 1 )Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.00001 per share ("Common Stock"), on a 10.067-for-1 basis and has no expiration date. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Common Stock immediately prior to the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering. ( 2 )Shares held by J.W. Childs Associates (FL), L.P. John W. Childs 2013 Revocable Trust is the sole owner of J.W. Childs Associates (FL), L.P. The Reporting Person, a member of the board of directors of the Issuer, is Trustee of John W. Childs 2013 Revocable Trust and may be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. ( 3 )Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a 10.067-for-1 basis and has no expiration date. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Common Stock immediately prior to the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering. ( 4 )Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a 10.067-for-1 basis and has no expiration date. The Series C Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Common Stock immediately prior to the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering.

Remarks: Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

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