Contact Dermatitis

Aims & Scope

Contact Dermatitis is designed primarily as a journal for clinicians who are interested in various aspects of environmental dermatitis.

This includes both allergic and irritant (toxic) types of contact dermatitis, occupational (industrial) dermatitis and consumers" dermatitis from such products as cosmetics and toiletries.

The journal aims at promoting and maintaining communication among dermatologists, industrial physicians, allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as chemists and research workers involved in industry and the production of consumer goods.

Papers are invited on clinical observations, diagnosis and methods of investigation of patients, therapeutic measures, organisation and legislation relating to the control of occupational and consumers".

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.6
2024	4.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.981

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	112

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4984

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1437

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• European Society of Contact Dermatitis guideline for diagnostic patch testing – recommendations on best practice

  Citation: 1193

  Authors: Jeanne D., Kristiina, Tove, Klaus E., Andreas, Magnus, Alicia, Ana, Margarida, An, Swen M., Carola, Magnus, Vera, Mihály, Thomas, Jørgen, Radoslaw, Jacob P., Martine, Ian R., Mark, Wolfgang

• Updating the maximization test for identifying contact allergens

  Citation: 1094

  Authors: Albert M., William

• Guidelines for transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurement

  Citation: 857

  Authors: J., R. A., T., J.

• The epidemiology of contact allergy in the general population – prevalence and main findings

  Citation: 543

  Authors: Jacob Pontoppidan, Allan, Torkil, Jeanne Duus

• Incidence of immediate allergy to latex gloves in hospital personnel

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Kristiina

• Guidelines for performing skin tests withdrugs in the investigation of cutaneous adverse drug reactions

  Citation: 420

  Authors: Annick, Margarida, Derk, Andreas

• Occupational protein contact dermatitis in food handlers

  Citation: 420

  Authors: Niels, Jytte

• The epidemiology of hand eczema in the general population – prevalence and main findings^*

  Citation: 357

  Authors: Jacob P., Jeanne D., Allan, Torkil

• Prevalence of contact allergy in the general population: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Farzad, Niels H., Alexander, Jacob P., Jeanne D.

• National rates and regional differences in sensitization to allergens of the standard series

  Citation: 292

  Authors: A., J., W., P.J., W., W., M., R., Th., B., G., P.M., J., G., F.

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