Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Your Vote Counts! VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by June 4, 2026 11:59 PM ET VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 44 W. GAY STREET, SUITE 400 WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 V90640-P50047 You invested in VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. and it's time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on June 5, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 22, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to [email protected]. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Vote in Person at the Meeting* Point your camera here and June 5, 2026 10:00 AM EDT vote without entering a control number Company's Headquarters 44 W. Gay St., Suite 400 West Chester, PA 19380 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Board Voting Items Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: For 01) Paul B. Manning 02) Lawrence Eichenfield 2. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the For proxy statement. 3. Ratification of the selection by the Audit Committee of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting For firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. 4. Approval of the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting, including any adjournment or postponement thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click "Delivery Settings". V90641-P50047