To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laser interventions for facial acne scars: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are numerous laser treatments for acne scars in clinical practice. However, there are no clinical studies comparing all laser methods to provide an evidence-based bias for clinicians to choose the best strategy. Therefore, this systematic review and network meta-analysis was conducted to explore the efficacy of different types of laser treatment on acne scars. This study can provide the most effective treatment for acne scars in clinical practice.

Methods

The databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from their inception to July 2022. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was used to assess the bias of the included original studies. Bayesian network meta-analysis was used to investigate the efficacy of laser treatmen

SUBMITTER: Zhao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature