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JAAD International

JAAD International is one of three open access companion titles to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. It publishes original, peer-reviewed articles for an international audience of researchers, clinicians, and trainees across dermatologic subspecialties and related fields, with emphasis on clinical and translational research, comparative views of dermatologic diseases and treatments, epidemiological studies, public health issues, region-specific diseases, inflammatory and tropical skin diseases, and conference proceedings.

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Subject Dermatology
Impact Factor 5.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2666-3287
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (excl. taxes): USD 2732 for Reviews and Original research; USD 1750 for Short communications and Research letters; USD 400 for Pearls. Members of the American Academy of Dermatology who are corresponding authors are eligible for a 25% discount.

Submission Instructions

JAAD International accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Title and Methods section must include a description of the study design. Manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary of 2 bulleted statements not exceeding 50 words and containing no abbreviations, and any response rate for survey-based manuscripts in both the abstract and body.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures and tables permitted, but each table must not exceed 3 typed pages in Microsoft Word. Figures and tables must be integrated into the manuscript, and supplemental figures and tables are not permitted. Figures and tables must be cited in the text in order of mention, with figures numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables numbered sequentially in Roman numerals.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions sections. Manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary of two bulleted statements no more than 50 words without abbreviations, and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission with any AI use in the research process described in the Methods section.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures and tables permitted, but a single table must not exceed 3 typed pages in Microsoft Word. Figures and tables must be integrated into the manuscript rather than submitted as supplemental items, and when included in a single file they should be placed next to the relevant text with the caption directly below. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with figures numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables numbered sequentially in Roman numerals.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, Artwork, and Tables with Captions. Manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary of no more than 50 words consisting of 2 bulleted statements without abbreviations, and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission with any AI use in the research process described in the Methods section.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on the number of figures and tables permitted, but a single table must not exceed 3 typed pages in Microsoft Word. Supplemental figures and tables must not be included and all figures and tables must be integrated into the manuscript, or placed next to the relevant text if included in a single file. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with figures numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables numbered sequentially in Roman numerals.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is not explicitly required. The cover letter must disclose the involvement, nature of involvement, and affiliation or support of any medical writers, ghost writers, or other third parties involved in manuscript development or writing.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript should not be subdivided into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the title and text must note the type of study performed. Manuscript must include keywords, and the title must be declarative and briefly summarize the study findings.
References References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention, and the reference list must be in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Articles are limited to a combined total of two figures and tables, and supplemental figures and tables are permitted. If figures and tables are included in a single manuscript file, they must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below each item. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with figures numbered in Arabic numerals and tables numbered in Roman numerals.
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Letters: Notes And Comments

Cover Letter The cover letter must disclose the involvement, nature of involvement, and affiliation or support of any medical writers, ghost writers, or other third parties involved in manuscript development or writing.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript must include the essential elements needed to convey the article, including Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, Artwork, and Tables with Captions. Manuscript must include keywords, a competing interests statement, an AI-use declaration upon submission, an AI declaration in the Methods section if AI was used in the research process, and a publishable title-page statement disclosing any medical writing or other third-party writing assistance.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention, and the reference list must be presented in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Each part of a composite image counts toward the maximum allotment as a separate figure. If figures and tables are included in a single manuscript file, they must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below each figure or table. Figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, tables must be cited in order and numbered sequentially in Roman numerals, figure legends must appear after the references, and a single table must not exceed three pages in Microsoft Word.
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Recent Publications

Risk of Selected Immune-Mediated Diseases After Solid Organ Transplantation in a Korean Nationwide Cohort

Jae Joon Jeon, You Hyun Kim, Hyunsoo Son, Yeonwoo Heo, Jae Hyeon Seo, Min Chul Ha, Seung-Won Jung, Ju Yeong Lee, Hunju Lee, Sang Baek Koh, Hyebin Song, Jee Hyun Kong, Eunbee Choi, Hajeong Kim, Shinwon Hwang, Chul S. Hyun, Daniel S. Hippe, Song Youn Park, Jae Il Shin, Solam Lee, Eung Ho Choi

10.1016/j.jdin.2026.05.020
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Prevalence and Incidence of Pemphigus in Urban Chinese: a Nationwide Population-based Study

Liuqi Zhao, Panpan Shang, Xixue Chen, Xuejun Zhu, Hang Li, Suying Feng, Wei Li, Meng Pan, Baoqi Yang, Guiying Zhang, Chen Wei, Chaiquan Li, Siyan Zhan, Shengfeng Wang, Mingyue Wang

10.1016/j.jdin.2026.04.022
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Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Single versus Multiple Keloids: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lian Zhang, Yanyu Du, Dan Sun, PeiPei Huang, Renliang He, Bin Yang

10.1016/j.jdin.2026.05.011
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Socioeconomic Status, Disease Duration, and DLQI Scores in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Shrichand G. Parasramani, Rickson Pereira, Anil Ganjoo, Divya Gupta, Maitreyee Panda, Maya Vedamurthy, Supratim Karmakar, Vijay Bhasker Reddy, Vinay Singh, Devesh Joshi, Anoop K, Sheikh Shahid, Noushar Bin Farook V V, Reema Mathai Alapputhara, Dhiraj Dhoot, Tripti Sharma, Ashwin Balasubramanian, Saiprasad Patil, Hanmant Barkate

10.1016/j.jdin.2026.05.012
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Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision for recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Nina A. Ran, Cristian Cardona-Machado, Emily E. Granger, David G. Brodland, David R. Carr, Joi B. Carter, John A. Carucci, Kelsey E. Hirotsu, Shlomo A. Koyfman, Aaron R. Mangold, Fabio Muradás Girardi, Kathryn T. Shahwan, Divya Srivastava, Rajiv I. Nijhawan, Allison T. Vidimos, Tyler J. Willenbrink, Ashley Wysong, Emily S. Ruiz, Javier Cañueto

10.1016/j.jdin.2026.05.013
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

15 days from submission to first decision; 37 days from submission to decision after review; 75 days from submission to acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for disclosures about writers, ghost writers, and other third parties involved in manuscript development. Authors requesting expedited review and publication should explain the rationale in the submission comments and send a separate email.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (excl. taxes): USD 2732 for Reviews and Original research; USD 1750 for Short communications and Research letters; USD 400 for Pearls. Members of the American Academy of Dermatology who are corresponding authors are eligible for a 25% discount.

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Research Topics

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Hair Growth and Disorders Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Dermatologic Treatments and Research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments Dermatological and COVID-19 studies Skin Protection and Aging Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization melanin and skin pigmentation Nail Diseases and Treatments Dermatological diseases and infestations Urticaria and Related Conditions Asthma and respiratory diseases Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Cancer and Skin Lesions Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Medicine and Dermatology Studies History COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

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