Skin Appendage Disorders

Aims & Scope

Skin Appendage Disorders provides a wide range of original and review articles dealing with all aspects of hair, nail and skin glands.

The section ‘Novel Insights from Clinical Practice’ introduces special case examples and their treatments.

Innovative therapies are presented under the heading ‘Novel Treatments’, and in ‘Clinical Investigations’ the latest findings are discussed.

A special highlight are the articles in the section ‘Guidelines’ that present the consensus treatments, and which are a must-read for everyone who wants to stay up-to-date.

The section ‘Adnexal Surgery‘ focuses on both established and approved as well as new surgical treatments.

Pathological evaluation of skin appendage disorders requires specific training and the ‘Pathology’ section will be open to original papers and reviews on this topic.

Covering all aspects of the field, Skin Appendage Disorders is of primary importance for dermatologists in clinics and research, dermatological surgeons as well as cosmetic dermatologists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.460

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12406

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	382

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Abstracting & Indexing

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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.

• A Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma: History, Biology, Mechanism of Action, and Classification

  Citation: 508

  Authors: Rubina, Ramon

• A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Deepa P., Shane M., Leslie

• Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Sergio, David, Ulrike, Jose, Ncoza C., Maria Fernanda Reis, Ramon, Daniela, Matthew, Anthony, Susan, Jorge, Anisa , Rui, Giselle M., Bianca M., Rodrigo, Daniel, Lidia, Jerry, Rodney, Antonella, Ralph M., Annika, Mariya

• Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Anna-Marie, Margit, Natasha

• The Impact of Onychomycosis on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Available Literature

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Aditya K., Rachel R.

• Dermoscopy in the Evaluation of Nail Disorders

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Aurora, Michela, Bianca Maria

• Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Jessica, Marina, Lulu L., Ariel E., Alexandra C., Tongyu Cao, Joaquin J.

• Acneiform Rash Induced by EGFR Inhibitors: Review of the Literature and New Insights

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Gabriella, Luigia, Gemma, Sara

• Medical and Surgical Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Nicolò, Ambra, Luca Andrea, Gabriella, Matteo, Giuseppe

• Psychological Profile and Quality of Life of Patients with Alopecia Areata

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Rosalía del Carmen , María Luisa, Fermín, Martha Alejandra

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