Australasian Journal of Dermatology

Aims & Scope

Australasian Journal of Dermatology is the official journal of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the New Zealand Dermatological Society, publishing peer-reviewed, original research articles, reviews and case reports dealing with all aspects of clinical practice and research in dermatology.

Clinical presentations, medical and physical therapies and investigations, including dermatopathology and mycology, are covered.

Short articles may be published under the headings ‘Signs, Syndromes and Diagnoses’, ‘Dermatopathology Presentation’, ‘Vignettes in Contact Dermatology’, ‘Surgery Corner’ or ‘Letters to the Editor’.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.581

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9984

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	884

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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
• Medline
• 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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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.

• Incidence and prevalence of non‐melanoma skin cancer in <scp>A</scp>ustralia: A systematic review

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Eshini, Neiraja, Carolyn, Aung Ko, Rod

• Psychiatric morbidity in psoriasis: A review

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Paul AJ, Ralf, Alan J

• Atypical fibroxanthoma: A clinicopathological study of 89 cases

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Basit, David

• Acitretin for chemoprevention of non‐melanoma skin cancers in renal transplant recipients

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Renu, Warren, Graeme R, Kym M, Timothy H

• A pilot study on the percutaneous absorption of microfine titanium dioxide from sunscreens

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Mei‐Heng, Chris A, Leslie, Peter J

• Skin infections and infestations in Aboriginal communities in northern Australia

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Bart J, Jonathan R

• Descriptive epidemiology of acne vulgaris in the community

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Voula, Monique, Robin

• Sun exposure and Skin Cancer

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Bruce K, Anne, Dallas R

• Treatment of alopecia areata: An Australian expert consensus statement

  Citation: 129

  Authors: William C, Vivien WY, Louise, Nekma, Dmitri, Deepani, Shobha, Vijaya, Shyamalar, Kamaldeep, Pooja, Jack, Samantha, Leona, Leslie, Rodney

• Adverse effects of isotretinoin: A retrospective review of 1743 patients started on isotretinoin

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Marius

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