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Journal of Investigative Dermatology

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology requires author information including ORCiDs for first and corresponding authors, CRediT contribution statements, conflict of interest statements, data availability statements, ethics and consent disclosures for human and animal studies, and article formatting guidance for submissions such as Original Articles and Letters to the Editor.

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Subject Dermatology
Impact Factor 5.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-202X
eISSN 1523-1747
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $50 submission fee is charged for all unsolicited submissions.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Investigative Dermatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Original Articles have a suggested manuscript limit of 3,500 words, excluding references, figure legends, tables, and supplemental data. Manuscript must be organized as Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials & Methods, Ethics Statement, Data Availability Statement, ORCiDs, Conflict of Interest Statement, Acknowledgments, Author Contributions Statement, Declaration of Generative AI Use, References, Tables, and Figure Legends. Manuscript must include an Author Contributions Statement using CRediT, a Conflict of Interest Statement, a Data Availability Statement, an ORCiDs section, and a Declaration of Generative AI Use, while a graphical abstract is optional and must be submitted separately if included.
References Original Articles have no reference limit. References must use JID author-year style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, use letters for same-author same-year items, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6, abbreviate journal names appropriately, and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Original Articles have a suggested maximum of 6 figures and/or tables. Tables must be included in the text file, while figures must be submitted as separate individual image files rather than PDFs. Figure legends must provide a brief overall title and detailed legend of 125 words or fewer, and figures must be sequentially labeled and cited in the text.
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Randomized Clinical Trial

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript has a suggested word limit of 3,500 words, excluding references, figure legends, tables, and supplemental data. Manuscript should follow the section order Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials & Methods, Ethics Statement, Data Availability Statement, Conflict of Interest, Acknowledgements, Author Contributions, Declaration of Generative AI Use, References, Tables, Figure Legends, and Supplementary Material. Manuscript must include up to 5 keywords, an Author Contributions statement using the CRediT taxonomy, a Conflict of Interest statement, a Data Availability Statement, a Declaration of Generative AI Use when applicable, and a participant flow diagram.
References There is no reference limit. References must use JID style with author-year citations. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, include DOI where available, use letters for same-author same-year entries, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6 authors, and use abbreviated journal names.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables should total no more than 6 items. Tables must be included in the text file, while figures must be submitted as separate individual image files. Figures and tables must be numbered and cited sequentially in the text, and each figure legend must provide a brief overall title with a detailed legend.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles have a suggested word limit of 4,000 words. The manuscript must include an Author Contributions statement using the CRediT taxonomy, a Conflict of Interest statement, a Data Availability Statement, and a Declaration of Generative AI Use if applicable.
References There is no reference limit for Review Articles. References must use JID author-year style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, use letters for same-author same-year entries, list the first 6 authors followed by et al. when there are more than 6 authors, abbreviate journal names according to LTWA, and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Review Articles have a suggested maximum of 2 figures and/or tables. Tables must be included in the text file, and figures may be submitted within a single PDF or as separate image files. Figures must be numbered and cited sequentially with a brief overall title and detailed legend, and tables must be numbered sequentially and include an informative title.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Title page, Letter, Ethics Statement, Data Availability Statement, ORCiDs, Conflict of Interest Statement, Acknowledgments, Author Contributions Statement, Declaration of Generative AI Use, References, Tables, and Figure Legends. Manuscript must include ORCiDs, a Conflict of Interest Statement, an Author Contributions Statement, and a Declaration of Generative AI Use.
References References are limited to 10. References must be in JID style using author-year citations. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, use letters for same-author same-year entries, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al." when there are more than 6 authors, abbreviate journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures and/or tables is allowed. Tables must be included in the text file, and figure legends must appear in the Figure Legends section with figures submitted as separate image files. Figures must be numbered and cited sequentially, and each figure legend must include a brief overall title and a detailed legend of 125 words or fewer.
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Recent Publications

323 Research progress of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of dematiaceous fungal infections

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229 Pretreatment machine-learning prediction of early hair regrowth in male androgenetic alopecia: A prospective observational study

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757 Construction of Protein Conjugate PDL1-MT1 Based on Immune Checkpoint Activation and Its Effect on Vitiligo Repigmentation

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408 Dissecting the metabolic-immune interactome of coffee intake protecting against chronic urticaria: Nutritional MR and scRNA-seq

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submissions that will not be fully peer reviewed generally receive a decision within 5 days. Fully peer-reviewed submissions most receive a decision within an average of 30 days. Revised manuscripts are due within 60 days of the decision letter. Accepted Original Articles and Letters to the Editor are published online in 2–4 business days following export of the accepted article to the publisher. Proof corrections are requested within 2 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A one-page cover letter is optional for new submissions. The cover letter may summarize the research and describe its importance and relevance to the journal audience. For revised submissions, responses to reviewers and editors are uploaded using the file type designation "Cover Letter."

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What are the publication costs?

$50 submission fee is charged for all unsolicited submissions; payments are made via PayPal.

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Research Topics

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Skin and Cellular Biology Research Skin Protection and Aging Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases melanin and skin pigmentation Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Hair Growth and Disorders Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Urticaria and Related Conditions Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Nail Diseases and Treatments T-cell and B-cell Immunology Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Dermatologic Treatments and Research Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Asthma and respiratory diseases Immune Cell Function and Interaction Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Mast cells and histamine

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