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Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis is a dermatology journal primarily for clinicians with a focus on allergic and irritant (toxic) types of contact dermatitis, occupational (industrial) dermatitis and consumers’ dermatitis. It welcomes papers on clinical observations, diagnosis, therapeutic measures, legislation, preventive measures and educational advice relating to cutaneous allergy. A major section is devoted to Contact Point.

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Subject Allergy, Dermatology
Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0105-1873
eISSN 1600-0536
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No mandatory publication fee is stated for standard publication. Open access publication is available for a fee.

Submission Instructions

Contact Dermatitis accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must be no more than 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objectives, Patients/Materials/Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Articles should normally not exceed 8 printed pages, which is approximately 5,600 words. The main text file must include 3 to 8 keywords, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends.
References References should follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance with in-text citations as consecutive Arabic superscript numerals, and the reference list must include up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables may be included in the main text or supplied as editable separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends, and tables must be editable rather than pasted as images.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review articles should normally not exceed 8 printed pages, approximately 5,600 words. The manuscript must include 3 to 8 keywords.
References References should follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, cited in the text with consecutive Arabic superscript numerals, and list up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables may be included in the main text or supplied as editable separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends, and tables must be editable rather than pasted as images.
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Contact Point

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 600 words including references. Manuscript must use either a Case Report structure or a Methods/Materials and Results, Discussion structure, as appropriate.
References References should normally not exceed 10. References should follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance with in-text citations as consecutive Arabic superscript numerals, listing up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables A total of no more than 1 to 2 figures and tables may be included. Figures must not be embedded within the main text and must be supplied as separate files, while tables may be included in the main text or supplied as editable separate files. Figures and tables should have legends.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript should normally not exceed 2 printed pages.
References Reference list must not exceed 10 references. References should follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using Arabic superscript numerals in the text, and list up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al" if there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 figure or table may be included. Figures must be supplied as separate files and must not be embedded within the main text, while tables may be included in the main text or supplied as editable separate files. Figures and tables must include concise, comprehensive legends, and tables must be editable rather than pasted as images.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1111/cod.70201
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Severe Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Wound Care Products and Medical Devices Containing Tert‐Butylphenols and Isocyanates in a Child

Ella Dendooven, Jeff Lens, Katrien Goos, Silada Kanokrungsee, Titinun Kumpangsin, Kenn Foubert, Tania Naessens, Emmy Tuenter, Nina Hermans, Olivier Aerts

10.1111/cod.70218
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Allergic Cheilitis to Cane Reed in a Teenage Oboe Player

Sarah Milesi, Laura Lemaire, Françoise Giordano

10.1111/cod.70217
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From Music to Eczema: Dermatitis Caused by Para‐Phenylenediamine in a Violinist

Nuria Piquer Prades, David Fabregat‐Safont, María Mata‐Pesquera, Alba Llorens López, Jose Antonio de Mateo Mínguez, Francisco Javier Miquel Miquel

10.1111/cod.70213
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Reply to: Acrylate Copolymers/Crosspolymers in Sunscreens: Minimally Allergenic, Without Evidence of Need for Avoidance by (Meth)acrylate‐Sensitized Individuals

Emily J. Levin, Christopher Chung, Katia Hermes, Henry W. Lim, Natalie H. Matthews

10.1111/cod.70214
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

24 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author’s discretion.

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What are the publication costs?

No mandatory publication fee is stated for standard publication. Open access publication is available for a fee.

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Research Topics

Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Occupational exposure and asthma Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Dermatology and Skin Diseases Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Nail Diseases and Treatments Skin Protection and Aging Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Synthesis and properties of polymers Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes Urticaria and Related Conditions Antimicrobial agents and applications Agricultural safety and regulations Animal testing and alternatives Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Insect and Pesticide Research Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications Chemical Safety and Risk Management Immunotoxicology and immune responses Mast cells and histamine Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity