Comparison 7. Nd:YAG laser versus oral propranolol.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Clearance	1	65	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.57 [0.28, 23.44]
2 Adverse events: hyperpigmentation	1	65	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.57 [0.28, 23.44]
3 Adverse event: pigmentation and thinning	1	40	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.33 [0.11, 1.05]
4 Adverse events: superficial scar	2	105	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	1.52 [0.24, 9.58]
5 Other measures of resolution: excellent response	1	40	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.33 [0.08, 1.46]