Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID) publishes high impact reports describing original research related to all aspects of cutaneous biology and skin disease.

Descriptions of important findings that result from basic, translational, or clinical research are appropriate for submission.

Clinical research can include, but is not limited to, interventional trials, genetics studies, epidemiology, and health services research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.7
2024	5.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2017

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4855

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.659

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	240

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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.

• Measurement of Cutaneous Inflammation: Estimation of Neutrophil Content with an Enzyme Marker

  Citation: 2761

  Authors: Peter P., Dennis A., Robert D., Gerald

• The Optics of Human Skin

  Citation: 1996

  Authors: R. Rox, John A.

• Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

  Citation: 1950

  Authors: Rosa, Deborah P.M., Christopher E.M., Darren M.

• Inflammation in Wound Repair: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms

  Citation: 1840

  Authors: Sabine A., Thomas, Jeffrey M.

• Formation and Function of the Myofibroblast during Tissue Repair

  Citation: 1331

  Authors: Boris

• The Global Burden of Skin Disease in 2010: An Analysis of the Prevalence and Impact of Skin Conditions

  Citation: 1204

  Authors: Roderick J., Nicole E., Hywel C., Ian W., Robert P., David J., Robin, Luigi, Martin A., Sarah K., Catherine, Christopher, Mohsen

• A Comprehensive Guide for the Accurate Classification of Murine Hair Follicles in Distinct Hair Cycle Stages

  Citation: 1150

  Authors: Sven, Kerstin, Ralf, Bori, Carina, Stefan, Ian A., Kurt S.

• Keratinocyte–Fibroblast Interactions in Wound Healing

  Citation: 1047

  Authors: Sabine, Thomas, Hans

• New Cell Formation in Human Sebaceous Glands**From the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, California.

  Citation: 1046

  Authors: Ervin H., William L., Hedy

• HMEC-1: Establishment of an Immortalized Human Microvascular Endothelial Cell Line

  Citation: 1041

  Authors: Edwin W, Francisco J, Robert A, Velma G, Susan., Diane C, Thomas J

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