Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

Aims & Scope

Journal of Dermatology Nurses’ Association (JDNA) is the official publication of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA).

JDNA seeks articles related to the practice of dermatology and dermatosurgery.

Examples of areas of interest are clinical practice, research, management issues, case studies, professional and patient education, practice issues, ethical and legal topics, holistic health management, alternative therapies, letters to the editor, and book reviews.

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome.

Authors are invited to submit queries, by letter or e-mail, for feedback and advice about potential topics and topic development prior to manuscript submission.

All manuscripts undergo blind peer review and a decision regarding publication is generally made within six weeks of submission.

JDNA is a refereed journal; all manuscripts submitted undergo peer review by the Editor and blind reviews by a minimum of 2-3 reviewers from the Editorial Board, Reviewer Panel, or Specially Invited Content Reviewer.

All materials submitted for review must be original and never published before.

Any material submitted for review is done with the understanding that it is NOT submitted to any other journal simultaneously.Authors are responsible to notify the editor if data from submitted research has been used in other publications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.125

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	26837

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	25

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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 Nursing, 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.

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Paul A. J., Maria Ann, Carolyn

• Manifestations and Management of Difficult-to-Treat Psoriasis

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Lakshi M., Robert C.

• Acne-Related Quality of Life Among Female Adults of Different Races/Ethnicities

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Joe, Selena R., Ariane K., Arnold, Teresa K., Caroline T., Tracee

• Systematic Review of the Topical Steroid Addiction and Topical Steroid Withdrawal Phenomenon in Children Diagnosed With Atopic Dermatitis and Treated With Topical Corticosteroids

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Margit L. W., Rosemarie A., Annelise, Mona, Nanette, Sharon E.

• Teledermatology

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Michael, Sharon E.

• Improving Skin Cancer Knowledge Among Nurse Practitioners

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Pamela D., Catherine

• COVID-19 Pandemic Leading to the Accelerated Development of a Virtual Health Model for Isotretinoin

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Sierra, Shehla

• Efficacy and Tolerability of Steroid-Free, Over-the-Counter Treatment Formulations in Infants and Children With Atopic Dermatitis

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Teresa M., James H., Melissa, Thomas J., Iris, Alexander, Gitta, Andrea M.

• Acne Basics

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Katrina Nice

• The Evolving Role of Primary Care Practitioners in Dermatology

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Kourosh, Catherine, Melissa J., Jashin J., John

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