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American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology promotes evidence-based therapy and effective patient management within dermatology by publishing critical and comprehensive review articles and clinically focused original research articles covering all aspects of the management of dermatological conditions.

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Subject Dermatology
Impact Factor 8.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1175-0561
eISSN 1179-1888
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No charge for traditional subscription-based publishing; optional open access publishing is available.

Submission Instructions

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Review Article should have a word count up to 8000 words. Manuscript must include a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and a Declarations section before the references that includes a disclosure statement.
References There is no limit on the number of references. In-text citations must use numbered references in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, with full DOI links where available.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of tables or figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract may be up to 450 words for Systematic Reviews if needed for full compliance with relevant reporting guidelines.
Manuscript Systematic Reviews should have a word count up to 10,000 words. Manuscript must include a disclosure statement and an author contribution statement, and declarations must appear before the reference list.
References There is no limit on the number of references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of tables or figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals and each must include a caption.
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Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Original Research articles should have a word count up to 6000 words. Manuscript must include a data availability statement, a disclosure statement, an author contribution statement, a Declarations section before the references, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References There is no limit on the number of references that can accompany an article. Citations in the text must use numbers in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively, include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted for publication, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of tables or figures that can accompany an article. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, with each table and figure accompanied by a caption.
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Therapy In Practice

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be up to 5000 words. Manuscript must include an author contribution statement and a Declarations section before the reference list, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References There is no limit on the number of references. Citations must be numbered in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, with DOI links included when available.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of tables or figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor should have a word count of up to 1000 words. Manuscript must include an author contribution statement and a Declarations section before the reference list, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References There is no limit on the number of references. Citations must use numbered references in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication, with full DOI links included when available.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of tables or figures. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption.
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Recent Publications

Is Acanthosis Nigricans a Marker for Metabolic Syndrome? A Systematic Review

Jordan Gillespie, Jaclyn Roland-McGowan, Kyra Diehl, Emile Latour, Jacob Nelson, Tayler Tobey, Elena Paz-Munoz, Kira Champelli, Molly Joyce, Katie Norris, Somya Khare, Michael Bonazzola, Oliver Wisco, Alex Ortega-Loayza, Guang Fan, Sancy Leachman

10.1007/s40257-026-01058-7
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Shared Mechanistic Pathways in Bullous Pemphigoid, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Prurigo Nodularis, and Chronic Prurigo of Unknown Origin: Implications for Targeted Therapies

Enno Schmidt, Marta Ferrer Puga, Brian S. Kim, Eric L. Simpson

10.1007/s40257-026-01052-z
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The Role of Skin Surface pH in Age Associated Pruritus: Mechanistic and Clinical Insights

Rafal M. Pielak, Daniel C. Butler

10.1007/s40257-026-01061-y
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Updated Integrated Safety Analysis of Ritlecitinib up to ~ 5 Years in Patients with Alopecia Areata from the ALLEGRO Clinical Trial Program

Maryanne Senna, Sameh Hanna, Rie Ueki, Xingqi Zhang, Crystal Aguh, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Dalia Wajsbrot, Edward Nagy, Mojgan Sadrarhami, Simon Chen, Robert Wolk, Helen Tran, Alexandre Lejeune

10.1007/s40257-026-01062-x
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A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Adult Adherence to Topical Medications in Atopic Dermatitis

Stacey N. Giuffre, Aditya Joshi, Camila R. Marquez, Caitlyn B. Dagenet, Lauren Gawey, Jennifer L. Hsiao, Vivian Y. Shi

10.1007/s40257-026-01053-y
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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used for transparency on re-use of material and mention of unpublished material included in the manuscript, and reviewer suggestions can be provided in the submission letter.

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What are the publication costs?

No charge for traditional subscription-based publishing; optional open access publishing is available.

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Research Topics

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Nail Diseases and Treatments Dermatologic Treatments and Research Urticaria and Related Conditions Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization melanin and skin pigmentation Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Skin Protection and Aging Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Hair Growth and Disorders Asthma and respiratory diseases Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity Fungal Infections and Studies Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema Cancer and Skin Lesions Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

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