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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology is the official scientific publication of the American Academy of Dermatology and aims to satisfy the educational needs of the dermatology community.

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Subject Dermatology
Impact Factor 11.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0190-9622
eISSN 1097-6787
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There is no publication fee for subscription articles. An open access publication fee is payable by authors or their research funder.

Submission Instructions

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 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 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 text must not exceed 2500 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, and the study type must be stated in both the title and the Methods section. Manuscript must include keywords and a capsule summary of up to 50 words consisting of two bulleted statements on what was already known and how the article changes practice, with no abbreviations.
References References must be cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Submission may include a maximum of 5 figures and tables in total. Figure legends must be inserted after the references within the manuscript document. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with each part of a multi-part figure counting toward the figure limit.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript must include keywords, capsule summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, figures, tables, and legends. An abbreviations and acronyms list must be included on a separate page before the references.
References Reference list must not exceed 5 references. References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables or figures is permitted. Tables and figures within the manuscript must not include references.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 500 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis submissions are published as Brief Reports. Manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, figures, tables, legends, and a separate abbreviations page before the references.
References Manuscript must include no more than 5 references. References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 2 figures or tables in total. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with tables numbered sequentially in Roman numerals.
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Dermatologic Surgery

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 2500 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, and the study type must be stated in the title and in the Methods section when applicable. Manuscript must include keywords and a capsule summary of up to 50 words consisting of two bulleted statements without abbreviations, with the first bullet stating how the article integrates into what was already known and the second stating how the article changes practice.
References References must be cited by superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Submission may include a maximum of 5 figures and tables combined. Figure legends must be inserted after the references within the manuscript document. Figures and tables must be cited in the text in order of mention, figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, and tables must be numbered sequentially in Roman numerals.
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Dermatopathology

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Limitations, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, and the type of study must be included in the title and in the Methods section if applicable. Manuscript must include keywords and a capsule summary of up to 50 words consisting of two bulleted statements without abbreviations, with the first bullet stating how the article integrates into what was already known and the second stating how the article changes practice.
References References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Submission may include a maximum of 5 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention, with each part of a multi-part figure counting toward the maximum allotment.
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Clinical Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Clinical Reviews. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured at the author's discretion.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 2500 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must include an abstract, capsule summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and a bulleted patient-facing summary after the abstract. Manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary of up to 50 words in two bullet points without abbreviations, a bulleted patient-facing summary after the abstract, and a separate abbreviations and acronyms page before the references.
References References must be cited as superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed double-spaced in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables Submission may include a maximum of 5 figures and tables in total. Figure legends must be inserted after the references within the manuscript document. Figures and tables must be cited in the text in order of mention, figures numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, tables numbered sequentially with Roman numerals, and each part of a multi-part figure counts toward the figure limit.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 500 words excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables. Brief Reports must not be subdivided into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the type of study must be stated in the title and in the text. The manuscript must include keywords, a capsule summary, and one separate-line sentence before the main text conveying the key takeaway message from the article.
References The manuscript may include no more than 5 references. References must be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of mention and listed in numeric sequence.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures or tables in total is permitted, and tables of prior studies are not allowed. Tables and figures within the manuscript must not include references.
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Recent Publications

The Open Access Paradox of Unfunded Authorship in Dermatology

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Balancing Autonomy, Beneficence, and Financial Conflict of Interest in Cash-Pay Dermatologic Procedures

Derek Maas, Archie Spindler, Isabella Zappi, Timothy Klufas, Albert E. Zhou, Jerry Shapiro, Jane M. Grant-Kels, Kristen I. Lo Sicco

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Ethical Considerations of Dual Financial Interests in Pharmacologic Weight Loss Therapy and Aesthetic Correction

Umayr R. Shaikh, Amal Umerani, Nabiha Iqbal, Sulayman Yunus, Mohsin Rahman, Jane M. Grant-Kels

10.1016/j.jaad.2026.10.015
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2026 Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak: What Dermatologists Should Know

Misha Rosenbach, Tanya Boghosian, Rachel Granovsky, Sarah Rimmer, Yvonne Chiu, Boni E. Elewski, David Rosmarin, Jordan Said, John Christopher Trinidad, Lida Zheng, Carolyn Goh

10.1016/j.jaad.2026.10.010
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 5 days from submission to first decision and 6 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for revised submissions and must detail point-by-point responses to reviewers' comments. Cover letters are also expected for certain submissions such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and survey studies, and may need to explain specific claims or provide required methodological details.

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What are the publication costs?

There is no publication fee for articles accessible only by subscribers. An open access publication fee is payable by authors or their research funder.

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Research Topics

Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Dermatology and Skin Diseases Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Nail Diseases and Treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Skin Protection and Aging Human auditory perception and evaluation Dermatologic Treatments and Research Educational Robotics and Engineering Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Cancer and Skin Lesions Urticaria and Related Conditions Medicine and Dermatology Studies History Genetic and rare skin diseases. Hair Growth and Disorders melanin and skin pigmentation Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders Infectious Diseases and Mycology Skin Diseases and Diabetes

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