Comparison 10. Nd:YAG laser + oral propranolol versus Nd:YAG laser.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Clearance | 1 | 67 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 3.28 [0.97, 11.06] |
2 Adverse events: hyperpigmentation | 1 | 67 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.46 [0.35, 6.02] |
3 Adverse events: pigmentation and thinning | 1 | 40 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.67 [0.12, 3.57] |
4 Adverse events: superficial scar | 2 | 107 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.37 [0.09, 1.48] |
5 Other measures of resolution: excellent response | 1 | 40 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 8.5 [2.25, 32.06] |