Indian Journal of Dermatology

Aims & Scope

The journal publishes information related to skin-pathology and different modes of therapeutics, including dermatosurgery and cosmetic dermatology.

Likewise, it carries articles on leprosy, STI and HIV/AIDS.

The editorial board encourages the authors to publish articles addressing emerging techniques and developments in the subject specialty, in the form of Original investigations, Narrative and Systematic Reviews as well as Case Reports.

The journal aims at publishing Editorials and Commentaries from eminent personalities on a regular basis.

Metrics & Ranking

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.

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Methodology series module 3: Cross-sectional studies

  Citation: 660

  Authors: ManinderSingh

• Aloe vera: A short review

  Citation: 560

  Authors: Amar, Resham, DG

• Botulinum toxin

  Citation: 265

  Authors: PK, Anjana

• Biostatistics series module 3: Comparing groups: Numerical variables

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Avijit, Nithya

• Oral Lichen Planus: An Update on Etiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Management

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Sonia, Manveen Kaur

• Artificial intelligence: How is it changing medical sciences and its future?

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Kanadpriya, Ritwik, Aihui, Treena

• Biostatistics series module 6: Correlation and linear regression

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Avijit, Nithya

• The great Indian epidemic of superficial dermatophytosis: An appraisal

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Shyam, R

• Pharmacology of antihistamines

  Citation: 141

  Authors: MartinK, DianaS

• Methodology series module 5: Sampling strategies

  Citation: 121

  Authors: ManinderSingh