Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery

Aims & Scope

JCMS aims to reflect the state of the art in cutaneous biology and dermatology by providing original scientific writings, as well as a complete critical review of the dermatology literature for clinicians, trainees, and academicians.

The journal endeavours to bring readers cutting-edge dermatologic information by featuring scholarly research and articles on issues of basic and applied science, comprehensive continuing medical education, and in-depth reviews, all of which provide theoretical framework for practitioners to make sound practical decisions.

The evolving field of dermatology is highlighted through these articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	3.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.077

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4262

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	689

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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

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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.

• Measurement Properties of Skindex-16: A Brief Quality-of-Life Measure for Patients with Skin Diseases

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Mary-Margaret, Rebecca J., Anju P., Laura P.

• Onychomycosis in the 21st Century: An Update on Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Aditya K., Sarah G., Neil H.

• Risk of Malignancy in Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Judy K., Whan B., Akerke, Raed

• Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms (CAG Repeat Lengths) in Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Acne

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Marty E., Alan R.

• Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label Trial Comparing the Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of an Acne Treatment Regimen with and without a Probiotic Supplement and Minocycline in Subjects with Mild to Moderate Acne

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Gordon W., Jennifer E., Isabella, Jaggi

• Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAEs) to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Dermatology Perspective on Management

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Anastasiya, Elena, William, Robert, Ivan V.

• Measurement properties of skindex-16: A brief quality-of-life measure for patients with skin diseases

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Mary-Margaret, Rebecca J., Anju P., Laura P.

• Psoriatic Nails: A Prospective Clinical Study

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Joanna, Jacek C., Alina

• Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Acne Severity Scale

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Jerry K.L., Jing, Karen, Aditya K., D. Richard, Sheetal, Charles, Yves, Wayne, Rolf J.

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa in 64 Female Patients: Retrospective Study Comparing Oral Antibiotics and Antiandrogen Therapy

  Citation: 104

  Authors: John N., Gordon E.

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