Dermatology

Aims & Scope

Published since 1893, Dermatology provides a worldwide survey of clinical and investigative dermatology.

Original papers report clinical and laboratory findings.

In order to inform readers of the implications of recent research, reviews prepared by invited, internationally recognized scientists are regularly featured.

In addition, the journal publishes papers on novel treatments, surgical pearls, consensus guidelines and industry news.

Dermatology offers the analytical dermatologist a broad range of information, from practical problem solving to a deeper mechanistic understanding of skin diseases, while at the same time providing space for further hypotheses that may help to find new solutions to old problems.

The journal publishes contributions from across the globe on a wide range of skin-related topics including epidemiology, skin biology, clinical dermatology, and therapy.

It enjoys a high reputation in the field of dermatology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.123

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	110

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3983

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1196

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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.

• Severe Psoriasis – Oral Therapy with a New Retinoid

  Citation: 2110

  Authors: T., U.

• Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis: The SCORAD Index

  Citation: 1690

  Authors:

• Clinical Validation and Guidelines for the SCORAD Index: Consensus Report of the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis

  Citation: 788

  Authors: B., A.P., L., J.-F., J., A.

• Vitiligo: A Review

  Citation: 553

  Authors: Christina, Khaled

• The Natural History of Psoriasis in 5,600 Patients

  Citation: 427

  Authors: Eugene M., Lexie

• Determining the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Responsiveness of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI): Further Data

  Citation: 352

  Authors: M.K.A., M.S., L., R., A.Y.

• The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Is the Adequate Criterion to Define Severity in Chronic Plaque-Type Psoriasis

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Jochen, Gottfried

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: Criteria for Diagnosis, Severity Assessment, Classification and Disease Evaluation

  Citation: 303

  Authors: Christos C., Veronique, Ulrich, Errol P., Thrasivoulos, Gregor B.E.

• Inactivation of SARS Coronavirus by Means of Povidone-Iodine, Physical Conditions and Chemical Reagents

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Hiroaki, Nobuhiro, Ikuo

• Cigarette Smoking as a Triggering Factor of Hidradenitis suppurativa

  Citation: 234

  Authors: A., C., R., R.

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