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Journal of Dermatological Science

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.

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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).
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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).
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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.
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Recent Publications

Editorial board

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10.1016/s0923-1811(26)00102-7
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A zinc deficiency leads to non-inflammatory pruritus by modifying opioid receptor signaling

Hozumi Sano, Reiko Kamijima, Mikiro Takaishi, Shigetoshi Sano

10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.05.006
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Collagen XVIIα1 in Skin and Hair Aging: Mechanisms, Stem Cell Niche Regulation, and Translational Strategies

Zixuan He, Fenglin Zhuo

10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.05.007
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KRT10-nEDD-superficial: a novel phenotype characterized by vesicles and skin peeling

Norito Ishii, Kwesi Teye, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Takahiro Hamada, Takekuni Nakama, Hiroshi Koga

10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.05.005
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Genomic deletion upstream of steroid sulfatase eliminates expression of skin-expressed isoforms in X-linked ichthyosis

Ivo F. Nagtzaam, Laurie C.M. Kouwenberg, Marieke F. van Dooren, Nicole Y.P. Souren, Antoni Gostyński, Peter M. Steijlen, Michel van Geel

10.1016/j.jdermsci.2026.05.001
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 5 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is 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.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publishing is available in this journal.

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Research 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

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