Comparison 1. 585‐nm Pulsed‐Dye Laser (PDL) versus no treatment.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1.1 Severity of scar: Patient self‐assessment (32 weeks)	2	60	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	1.96 [1.11, 3.45]
1.2 Incidence and severity of treatment‐related adverse effects (32 weeks)	3		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
1.2.1 Mild to moderate discomfort or pain related to treatment	2	60	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	8.62 [1.10, 67.39]
1.2.2 Purpura	2	60	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	21.32 [3.14, 144.86]