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. 2018 Apr 18;2018(4):CD006545. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006545.pub3

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
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]