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Submission Instructions
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Research Topics
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Dermatology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer-reviewed (single-blind), rapid publication journal focused on high-quality clinical, observational, real-world, and health outcomes research around the discovery, development, and use of dermatological therapies. It considers scientifically sound research across pre-clinical, clinical phase, real-world, and health economics outcomes studies, and publishes a wide range of article types including traditional and novel formats.
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Subject
Dermatology
Impact Factor
4.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2193-8210
eISSN
2190-9172
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Rapid Service Fee: €5950 / $7675 / £5120 upon acceptance; additional fee for podcast articles
Submission Instructions
Dermatology and Therapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Original Research articles. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. The abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Original Research articles should be around 4000 words, but this is not a strict limit. Main text must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 key summary points structured as 'Why carry out this study?' and 'What was learned from the study?', and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References should include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, and be ordered to match the numerical sequence of in-text citations in square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files while tables should be included in an editable format within the submission materials. Figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the reference list, and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a concise descriptive title.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract does not need to be structured.
Manuscript
Reviews have no word limit. Title must indicate the review format, such as systematic or narrative. Manuscript must include 4-5 single-sentence bullet points summarizing the key messages and should include a statement identifying who conceived the article, performed the literature search and data analysis, and drafted and/or critically revised the work.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. If a reference has up to six authors all should be listed, but if it has more than six authors the first three should be listed followed by et al, with citations numbered in square brackets and references ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list. Tables must be provided in an editable format such as Word rather than as images.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript file must include a title page, abstract, keywords, 4–5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, figure legends, and line numbers. The manuscript must include 3–10 keywords in alphabetical order after the abstract, 4–5 single-sentence key summary points below the abstract, an Acknowledgements section before the references, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, be numbered in the order of appearance with in-text Arabic numerals in square brackets, and list all authors when there are up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files while tables are included in the manuscript file. Figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list, and tables must be provided in an editable format such as Word rather than as images.
Systemic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript should follow the journal guidelines for Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Key summary points, Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References, Figures, Tables, and Supplementary material. The manuscript file must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 key summary points, an Acknowledgements section, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must include only works cited in the text, list all authors when there are up to six and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, use in-text Arabic numerals in square brackets, and be ordered to match citation sequence.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files, figure legends must appear in the manuscript after the reference list, and tables must be included in an editable format. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, figure parts must use lower-case Roman letters, tables must have a concise title, and table notes must appear beneath the table.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. For Brief Reports, the abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Brief Reports should be around 2000-3000 words. Main text must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 3-10 keywords in alphabetical order, 4-5 single-sentence key summary points, an Acknowledgements section, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered in text with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed in the same sequence, citing all authors up to six or the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables, figure legends, and the manuscript text must be included in the manuscript file. Tables must be provided in an editable format rather than as images, and figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Series should be around 3000 words, but this is not a strict limit. Case Series must be structured as Abstract, Introduction, Case presentations, Discussion, Conclusion(s), Acknowledgements, and References. Manuscript must include 4–5 single-sentence key summary point bullets stating what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered in the order cited, use square-bracketed Arabic numerals in the text, and list all authors up to six or the first three followed by et al. if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files with legends included in the manuscript, and tables must be included in an editable format.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Case Reports should be around 2000 words, but this is not a strict limit. The manuscript file must include a title page, abstract, keywords, 4-5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, figure legends, and line numbers. The manuscript must include 3-10 keywords in alphabetical order and 4-5 single-sentence key summary points that state what is unique about the case and what it adds to the current literature, and any use of a Large Language Model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered in the order cited, use Arabic numerals in square brackets in the text, list all authors when there are up to six and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six, and include only works cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and their legends provided in the manuscript after the reference list. Tables must be editable and have a concise title with any notes beneath the table, and figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively throughout.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Guidelines should be around 10,000-15,000 words. The manuscript file must include the title page, abstract, keywords, 4-5 key summary points, main text, acknowledgements, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 single-sentence key summary points, documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript, and the Acknowledgements disclaimer "Springer Healthcare is not responsible for the validity of guidelines it publishes."
References
References must use the Vancouver system. If a reference has up to six authors all should be listed, if it has more than six authors the first three should be listed followed by et al, and the references must be ordered in the same sequence as the in-text citation numbers.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate electronic files and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the reference list, while tables must be included in an editable format. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively throughout.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should be around 1000 words. Letter should comment on a recently published article in the journal. Manuscript must include 3-10 keywords, 4-5 key summary points, an Acknowledgements section, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References must use the Vancouver system. If a reference has up to six authors all should be listed, if it has more than six authors the first three should be listed followed by et al., citations should appear as Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list should follow citation order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate electronic files with figure legends provided in the manuscript after the reference list, while tables must be included in an editable format.
Recent Publications
The Colorimetric Scale for Skin of Color (CSSC) can Provide a Standardized Classification System for Patients with Diverse Skin Tones
Philip R. Cohen
10.1007/s13555-026-01939-z
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The Economic Burden of Chronic Urticaria in Portugal: A Patient-Reported Cost-of-Illness Study
Pedro S. Coelho, Jorge M. Mendes, João Maia Silva
10.1007/s13555-026-01955-z
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Eczema–Psoriasis Overlap: An eDelphi Consensus on Clinical Presentation and Therapeutic Management Among Italian Experts
Eleonora De Luca, Anna Campanati, Marco Galluzzo, Niccolò Gori, Matteo Megna, Maddalena Napolitano, Giulia Rech, Giacomo Caldarola
10.1007/s13555-026-01950-4
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An Investigational Mechanism-Informed Therapy for Netherton Syndrome: Introduction to QRX003 and A Pediatric Compassionate-Use Case Report
Alan D. Irvine, Alain Hovnanian, Michael Myers, Denise Carter
10.1007/s13555-026-01948-y
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Obesity and Early Biologic Failure in Psoriasis: An Italian Multicentre Retrospective Cohort Study
Jacopo Tartaglia, Massimo Donini, Carlo Garbo, Alessandro Gatti, Paolo Gisondi, Niccolò Romagnolo, Lorenzo Schiesari, Stefano Piaserico
10.1007/s13555-026-01956-y
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
2-week peer review; 3-4 weeks from acceptance to online; submission to first decision (median): 4 days.
Reformat to Dermatology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is mentioned for claiming a 20% Rapid Service Fee discount when publishing original research related to a study protocol previously published in an Adis Rapid+ journal.
Reformat to Dermatology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Rapid Service Fee of €5950, $7675, or £5120 upon acceptance for open access publication.
Reformat to Dermatology and Therapy using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Skin Protection and Aging
Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Urticaria and Related Conditions
Hair Growth and Disorders
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
melanin and skin pigmentation
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Cancer and Skin Lesions
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas