Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
Looking to publish in Journal of Dermatological Science? Livewrite integrates seamlessly with Word to help you write, edit, and format faster.
Existing customer login
JO
Journal of Dermatological Science is the official journal of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology and publishes dermatology research ranging from molecular studies to clinical investigations. The journal is issued 12 times annually and is edited collaboratively by academics from Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia.
Looking to publish in Journal of Dermatological Science? Livewrite integrates seamlessly with Word to help you write, edit, and format faster.
Existing customer login
Subject
Dermatology
Impact Factor
4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0923-1811
eISSN
1873-569X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access Article Publishing Charge: USD 3980 excluding taxes for all articles; subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Dermatological Science accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
Author comments to the Editor must state that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere, that all authors contributed significantly and approve the contents, and that the authors have no relevant financial interests in the findings.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Research Papers. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must be divided into Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Research Papers should not exceed 3500 words. The manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Structured abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Legends, and Tables and Figures. Highlights are mandatory and must be submitted as a separate editable file named to include 'Highlights' with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References
Research Papers must contain no more than 50 references. References must be cited by numbers in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, list no more than six authors before using et al., and use journal abbreviations from the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Research Papers may include no more than 6 figures including tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions to illustrations must be provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. A single figure or table must contain no more than 8 separate panels labeled from (a) to (h).
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Author comments to the Editor are required. Author comments must state that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere, that all authors significantly contributed and agree with the contents, and that the authors have no relevant financial interests in the findings.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must provide the context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript
Review Articles should not exceed 3500 words from introduction to conclusion. Highlights are mandatory and must be submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, a maximum of 6 keywords must follow the abstract, an AI-use declaration must appear in a new section before the references when applicable, and a short first-author biography of up to 100 words plus a passport-type photograph of the first author must be included.
References
Review Articles must contain no more than 50 references except in exceptional circumstances. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance, with up to six authors named before using et al. for additional authors.
Figures & Tables
Review Articles may include no more than 3 figures including tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions to illustrations must be provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. A single figure or table should contain no more than 8 separate panels labeled (a) to (h).
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Author comments to the Editor are required. Author comments to the Editor must state that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere, that all authors significantly contributed and agree with the contents, and that the authors have no relevant financial interests in the findings.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be less than 1000 words. Manuscript must not include subheadings. A declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section before the references list, and a maximum of 6 keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be cited in the text by numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order, with up to six authors named before using et al. for additional authors.
Figures & Tables
Letters may include up to 2 figures or tables, and any single figure or table may contain no more than 8 separate panels labeled (a) to (h). Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and captions to illustrations must be provided separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
Recent Publications
Skin macrophage subsets in health and disease
Felix G.P. Weninger, Yuki Honda Keith
10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.09.002
View Publication
Spatial transcriptomic profiling of selected facial cutaneous lupus erythematosus and rosacea with overlapping features
Tae Min Kim, Yookyung Sophie Chun, Joong Heon Suh, Yun-Hui Jeon, Cheol Lee, Seon-Pil Jin, Soyun Cho
10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.09.001
View Publication
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 5 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of Dermatological Science using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Author comments to the Editor are entered in ScholarOne and should include statements that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere, all authors contributed and agree with the contents, and authors have no relevant financial interests.
Reformat to Journal of Dermatological Science using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publishing is available in this journal.
Reformat to Journal of Dermatological Science using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Skin Protection and Aging
melanin and skin pigmentation
Skin and Cellular Biology Research
Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
Urticaria and Related Conditions
Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Hair Growth and Disorders
Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Wound Healing and Treatments
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Mast cells and histamine
T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
Immune Cell Function and Interaction
Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
Nail Diseases and Treatments