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Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Virginia. It is currently FDA-approved for Reduces underarm wetness.
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, commonly used in cosmetics as a moisturizer or lotion. It is edible and used in food preparation in some African countries, and is occasionally mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter.
At a glance
| Generic name | Shea Butter |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of Virginia |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Reduces underarm wetness
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Clinical Evaluation of a Soothing Moisturizing Lotion in Individuals With Atopic Eczema (NA)
- "Evaluation of a Non-Pharmacological Skin Care Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Toxicities Caused by Immunotherapy in Cancer Patients" (NA)
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- Effect of Topical CBD Cream for Degenerative Hallux Disorders (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Topical CBD for Musculoskeletal Pain (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF CREAM CONTAINING SPENT GRAIN WAX EXTRACT, ARGAN OIL, AND SHEA BUTTER POST-TRICHOLOROACETIC ACID 15% PEEL: RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND, SPLIT-FACE CLINICAL TRIAL (PHASE4)
- A Single-Group Study to Examine the Efficacy of a Melatonin Lotion With Magnesium to Improve Sleep Quality and Quantity (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Shea Butter CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Shea Butter updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of Virginia portfolio CI
Frequently asked questions about Shea Butter
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Related
- Manufacturer: University of Virginia — full pipeline
- Indication: Drugs for Reduces underarm wetness
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