Annals of Dermatology

Aims & Scope

Annals of Dermatology (Ann Dermatol) is the official peer-reviewed publication of the Korean Dermatological Association and the Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology.

Since 1989, Ann Dermatol has contributed as a platform for communicating the latest research outcome and recent trend of dermatology in Korea and all over the world.

Ann Dermatol seeks for ameliorated understanding of skin and skin-related disease for clinicians and researchers.

Ann Dermatol deals with diverse skin-related topics from laboratory investigations to clinical outcomes and invites review articles, original articles, case reports, brief reports and items of correspondence.

Ann Dermatol is interested in contributions from all countries in which good and advanced research is carried out.

Ann Dermatol willingly recruits well-organized and significant manuscripts with proper scope throughout the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12861

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	393

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.440

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Atopic Dermatitis

  Citation: 493

  Authors: Thomas

• Can Platelet-rich Plasma Be Used for Skin Rejuvenation? Evaluation of Effects of Platelet-rich Plasma on Human Dermal Fibroblast

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Dae Hun, Young Jin, Chang Deok, Young Ho, Young Joon, Jeung Hoon, Young

• Impact of Postthyroidectomy Scar on the Quality of Life of Thyroid Cancer Patients

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Yuri, Ji Hye, Yeon Hee, Yong Sang, Hang-Seok, Cheong Soo, Mi Ryung

• Cathelicidin LL-37: An Antimicrobial Peptide with a Role in Inflammatory Skin Disease

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Markus, Thomas, Jürgen

• Paracrine Effects of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Keratinocytes and Dermal Fibroblasts

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Seung Ho, Sang Yun, Jin Seok, Kyle K., Kwang Hyun

• Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Result of a Prospective, Multicenter Study

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Sung-Hyub, Ji-Won, Won-Soo, Hoon, Yong-Chul, Ki-Ho, Do-Won, Moon-Bum, Seong-Jin, Hyung-Ok, Woo-Young, Tae-Young, Chang-Hun, Seung-Sik, Byung-In, Gwang-Seong

• Skin Barrier and Calcium

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Sang Eun, Seung Hun

• <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>Colonization in Acute and Chronic Skin Lesions of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Hae-Young, Cho-Rok, Ik-Soo, Mi-Young, Eun-Young, Ji-Hye, Dong-Youn, Jun-Mo

• Long Term Treatment Concepts and Proactive Therapy for Atopic Eczema

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Andreas, Laura Maximiliane

• Treatment of Striae Distensae with Nonablative Fractional Laser versus Ablative CO₂Fractional Laser: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 109

  Authors: You Jin, Ga-Young

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