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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
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.
Reformat to Journal Of Investigative Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumIs 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."
Reformat to Journal Of Investigative Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
$50 submission fee is charged for all unsolicited submissions; payments are made via PayPal.
Reformat to Journal Of Investigative Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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