Journal of Dermatological Science

Aims & Scope

Although the Journal is the official organ of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology, it serves as an international forum for the work of all dermatological scientists.

With an internationally renowned Editorial Board, the Journal maintains high scientific standards in the evaluation and publication of manuscripts.

The Journal also publishes invited reviews, commentaries, meeting announcements and book reviews.

Letters to the Editor reporting new results or even negative scientific data, if they contribute to advances in dermatology are encouraged.

Letters to the Editor should be less than 1000 words with up to 2 figures or tables.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4
2024	3.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.082

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4235

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	852

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and 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.

• Wound healing effect of adipose-derived stem cells: A critical role of secretory factors on human dermal fibroblasts

  Citation: 697

  Authors: Won-Serk, Byung-Soon, Jong-Hyuk, Jun-Mo, Seok-Beom, Sahng-June, Jeong-Soo

• The skin aging exposome

  Citation: 579

  Authors: Jean, Anne, Gabrielle, Bruno A., Thierry

• Role of antioxidants in the skin: Anti-aging effects

  Citation: 578

  Authors: Hitoshi

• Skin wound healing in humans and mice: Challenges in translational research

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Helena D., Andrea G.

• Current understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms in fibroplasia and angiogenesis during acute wound healing

  Citation: 399

  Authors: Nicholas S., Kevin J., Mohamed, Ardeshir

• TGF-β-induced SMAD signaling and gene regulation: consequences for extracellular matrix remodeling and wound healing

  Citation: 377

  Authors: Meinhard, Delphine, Alain

• Review of hair follicle dermal cells

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Chao-Chun, George

• NF-κB: An essential transcription factor in psoriasis

  Citation: 300

  Authors: A.M., S.C., N., A.B., P.F.

• Skin barrier function, epidermal proliferation and differentiation in eczema

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Ehrhardt, Regina, Jens-Michael

• New concept of the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis: Interplay among the barrier, allergy, and pruritus as a trinity

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Kenji

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