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QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Prednisone plus azathioprine vs prednisone
Quality of life ‐ not measured · bullous pemphigoid
Interventions for bullous pemphigoid (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Nicotinamide plus tetracycline vs prednisone
Quality of life ‐ not measured · bullous pemphigoid
Interventions for bullous pemphigoid (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Methylprednisolone plus azathioprine vs methylprednisolone plus dapsone
Quality of life ‐ not measured · bullous pemphigoid
Interventions for bullous pemphigoid (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Clobetasol propionate cream vs oral prednisone
Quality of life ‐ not measured · bullous pemphigoid
Interventions for bullous pemphigoid (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Mild clobetasol propionate cream regimen (10 to 30 g/day) vs standard clobetasol propionate cream regimen (40 g/day)
Quality of life ‐ not measured · bullous pemphigoid
Interventions for bullous pemphigoid (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant targeted treatment (BRAF/MEK inhibition) vs no neoadjuvant treatment
Quality of Life ‐ not measured · stage III or IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (talimogene laherparepvec) vs no neoadjuvant treatment
Quality of Life ‐ not measured · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs adjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab)
Overall survival (OS) · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs adjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab)
Time to recurrence ‐ not measured · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs adjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab)
Quality of life ‐ not measured · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs neoadjuvant immunotherapy (nivolumab)
Quality of life ‐ not measured · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs neoadjuvant immunotherapy (sequential treatment with ipilimumab then nivolumab)
Overall survival (OS) · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs neoadjuvant immunotherapy (sequential treatment with ipilimumab then nivolumab)
Time to response ‐ not measured · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant treatment vs no neoadjuvant treatment
Overall response rate (ORR), · stage III or IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (combined ipilimumab and nivolumab) vs neoadjuvant immunotherapy (sequential treatment with ipilimumab then nivolumab)
Quality of life ‐ not measured · stage III cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (high dose interferon) plus chemotherapy vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Overall survival (OS) · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (high dose interferon) plus chemotherapy vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Adverse events · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (high dose interferon) plus chemotherapy vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Time to recurrence — not reported · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy (high dose interferon) plus chemotherapy vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Quality of life — not reported · stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neoadjuvant treatment vs no neoadjuvant treatment
Quality of life ‐ not measured · stage III or IV cutaneous melanoma
Neoadjuvant treatment for stage III and IV cutaneous melanoma (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Intralesional classical immunosuppresants (betamethasone or triamcinolone) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Intralesional classical immunosuppresants (betamethasone or triamcinolone) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Subcutaneous biologics (dupilumab) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Subcutaneous biologics (dupilumab) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral small molecule inhibitors (apremilast or baricitinib) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral small molecule inhibitors (ruxolitinib) vs oral small molecule inhibitors (tofacitinib)
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral small molecule inhibitors (ruxolitinib) vs oral small molecule inhibitors (tofacitinib)
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Topical small molecule inhibitors (ruxolitinib) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Topical small molecule inhibitors (ruxolitinib) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs placebo
Incidence of serious adverse events ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs hair growth stimulants (minoxidil)
Incidence of serious adverse events ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs hair growth stimulants (minoxidil)
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone or squaric acid dibutil ester) vs hair growth stimulants (minoxidil)
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone) + hair growth stimulants (minoxidil) vs contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone)
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral classical immunosuppressants (prednisolone or cyclosporine) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone) + hair growth stimulants (minoxidil) vs contact immunotherapy (diphencyprone)
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Topical hair growth stimulants (minoxidil) vs placebo
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Topical hair growth stimulants (minoxidil) vs placebo
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Other therapies (cryotherapy) vs other therapies (fractional CO2 laser)
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Other therapies (cryotherapy) vs other therapies (fractional CO2 laser)
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral classical immunosuppressants (betamethasone) vs oral classical immunosuppressants (azathioprine, methotrexate, prednisolone)
Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Oral classical immunosuppressants (betamethasone) vs oral classical immunosuppressants (azathioprine, methotrexate, prednisolone)
Long‐term hair regrowth ≥ 75% (greater than 26 weeks of · adults with alopecia areata
Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta‐analysis (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) vs no IVIG
Adverse effects leading to discontinuation of SJS/TEN therapy ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Etanercept vs no etanercept
Disease‐specific mortality ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Etanercept vs no etanercept
Time to complete re‐epithelialisation ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Etanercept vs no etanercept
Total hospital length of stay ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Etanercept vs no etanercept
Adverse effects leading to discontinuation of SJT/TEN therapy ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Etanercept vs no etanercept
Intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay ‐ not reported · Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Systemic interventions for treatment of Stevens‐Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),… (2022) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies