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International Journal of Women's Dermatology is a global open-access dermatology journal and the official journal of the Women's Dermatologic Society. It publishes peer-reviewed research on medical, surgical, reproductive, and cosmetic dermatologic topics relevant to female patients and their families, along with career issues affecting female dermatologists, and includes original research, reviews, case reports, novel treatments, clinical trial results, basic science, dermatopathology, educational material, clinical pearls, mentorship, and ethical matters.
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Subject
Dermatology
Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2352-6475
eISSN
2352-6475
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APCs are $1,950 USD for Tier 1 manuscripts and $975 USD for Tier 2 manuscripts; verified active WDS members receive a 25% discount.
Submission Instructions
International Journal of Women’s Dermatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
If submitting possibly duplicate published material, the cover letter must explain why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript text must be no longer than 3,000 words. The manuscript must include a text box at the beginning with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?", and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
There is no limit on references. References must use AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited, include article titles, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." if seven or more, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Up to 8 tables or graphs may be included. Tables may be included in the main body file or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Each table must appear on a separate page with a concise title and be cited in numerical order, and all figures must have numbered legends on a separate page.
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract is limited to 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. The manuscript must include highlights and a text box with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?", and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
There is no limit on references. References must use AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited, include article titles, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." for seven or more authors, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include up to 8 tables/graphs. Tables may be included in the main body file or uploaded separately, whereas figures must not be embedded in the main body file and must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in numerical order, and legends must be provided for all figures.
Women’s Health Highlight
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. No abstract-specific word or character limit is stated.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. A Women’s Health Highlight submission does not require the mandatory text box, and any AI use in writing, image or graphical element production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
There is no limit on references. References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list no more than six authors or the first three followed by et al. if there are seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Submissions may include up to 8 tables/graphs. Tables may be included within the main body text document or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Each table must be on a separate page with a concise title and numbered in Arabic numerals, and legends must be supplied for all figures on a separate page.
Case Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no longer than 500 words. Manuscript must use the subheadings "Clinical problem" and "Therapeutic solution". Manuscript must include a text box at the beginning with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?".
References
References are limited to 5. References must use AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, with no more than six authors listed or the first three followed by "et al." if there are seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A combined total of up to 2 figures and tables is permitted. Tables may be included within the main body text document or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and must be uploaded as separate files. Each table must be on a separate page and numbered in Arabic numerals with a concise title, and legends must be provided for all figures on a separate page.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 500 words. Manuscript must use the subheadings "Clinical problem" and "Therapeutic solution". Manuscript must include a text box at the beginning with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?", and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
References are limited to 5. References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited and list no more than six authors, or the first three followed by "et al." if there are seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 figures and/or tables may be included. Tables may be included in the main body text document or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Legends must be supplied for all figures, and tables must be numbered in sequence in Arabic numerals with a concise title.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required when submitting possibly duplicate published material with a statement explaining why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication. The cover letter must explain why any submitted possibly duplicate published material is not a duplicate publication.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include a text box at the beginning with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?", and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited, cited in the text with superscript numbers, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables may be included within the main body file after the references or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Tables must be numbered in Arabic numerals and given concise titles, and legends must be provided for all figures on a separate page.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required only when submitting possibly duplicate published material, and it must explain why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication. If possibly duplicate published material is submitted, the cover letter must include a statement explaining why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication.
Abstract
Where an abstract is required, it must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include a text box at the beginning or elsewhere in the manuscript containing the required women-and-families headings. The manuscript must include a text box with the headings “What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?” and “What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?”, include conflict-of-interest and funding disclosures, list author contributions in footnotes, and disclose any AI use in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited, cited in the text with superscript numbers, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list no more than six authors or the first three followed by “et al.” for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables may be included in the main body file or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Each table must appear on a separate page with a title and numbered sequence, and all figures must have corresponding legends on a separate page.
Short Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter statement explaining why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication is required when possibly duplicate published material is submitted with the manuscript. The cover letter must explain why any submitted possibly duplicate published material is not a duplicate publication.
Abstract
Where an abstract is required, it must not exceed 250 words and this count is included in the overall manuscript word count.
Manuscript
A mandatory text box must appear at the beginning of the manuscript for this article type. The manuscript must include a text box with the headings "What is known about this subject with respect to women and their families?" and "What is new in this article with respect to women and their families?", and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
References must use American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited, include article titles, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." when there are seven or more, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Tables may be included within the main body document or uploaded separately, but figures must not be embedded in the main body file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. Photographs of tables are not acceptable, each table must appear on a separate page, and legends must be supplied for all figures on a separate page.
Recent Publications
Global barriers to sexual health, pregnancy, and breastfeeding in hidradenitis suppurativa
Leandra A. Barnes, Fatuma-Ayaan B. Rinderknecht, Jennifer L. Hsiao, Haley B. Naik
10.1097/jw9.0000000000000261
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Marked improvement in severe hidradenitis suppurativa following tirzepatide therapy: a case report
Ghaida Bader Alqefari, Meshal M. Alhameedy
10.1097/jw9.0000000000000257
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Recognizing the diagnostic challenges of mammary Paget’s disease: a case report
Hiba A. Mohammed, Farrukh Azmi, Leanne Avery, Valerie Harvey
10.1097/jw9.0000000000000259
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A comprehensive analysis of online patient educational materials for lichen sclerosus
Jennifer Foster, Hannah R. Chang, Melissa M. Mauskar
10.1097/jw9.0000000000000251
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Diagnosis and management of nipple-areolar complex conditions in postmenopausal women: a retrospective study highlighting multidisciplinary care needs
Anna Sadovnikova, Christian Bryan De Guzman, Jeffrey Fine, Danielle Tartar
10.1097/jw9.0000000000000258
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Rapid review and publication times are offered.
Reformat to International Journal of Women’s Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is mentioned for explaining possible duplicate publication material.
Reformat to International Journal of Women’s Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article publication charges are $1,950 USD for Tier 1 manuscripts and $975 USD for Tier 2 manuscripts; verified active WDS members receive a 25% discount.
Reformat to International Journal of Women’s Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Diversity and Career in Medicine
Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
Hair Growth and Disorders
Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Skin Protection and Aging
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Genital Health and Disease
Cancer and Skin Lesions
Urticaria and Related Conditions
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
melanin and skin pigmentation
Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity