A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Propranolol Versus Other Drugs in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma

Propranolol offers a statistically significant advantage in achieving complete remission of infantile hemangioma compared to other active agents, while maintaining comparable overall response rates and a similar overall safety profile. These findings support propranolol as a first-line therapy when complete lesion resolution is the primary goal. Atenolol represents an effective alternative, particularly for patients with specific tolerability concerns, underscoring the need for individualized treatment selection.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Published
2026-02-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70750
Primary Topic
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Propranolol Versus Other Drugs in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma

Jiaqi Lou, Lisha Pan, Jiahua Hu, Hong Kong
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
article

A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Propranolol Versus Other Drugs in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma

Jiaqi Lou, Lisha Pan, Jiahua Hu, Hong Kong
article en

Abstract

Propranolol offers a statistically significant advantage in achieving complete remission of infantile hemangioma compared to other active agents, while maintaining comparable overall response rates and a similar overall safety profile. These findings support propranolol as a first-line therapy when complete lesion resolution is the primary goal. Atenolol represents an effective alternative, particularly for patients with specific tolerability concerns, underscoring the need for individualized treatment selection.

Journal of Cosmetic DermatologyVol. 25(2)
University of Bahrain (BH), Ningbo No. 2 Hospital (CN), Huzhou Central Hospital (CN), Huzhou Women and Children's Hospital (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.