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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
State-by-state variability in presumptive workers' compensation coverage for firefighter skin cancer: Implications for dermatologic documentation and access to care
Isha Gandhi, Ruizhi Zhang, Deena Fayyad, Rashika Shetty, Ghassan Barnawi, Chase Fishman, Nabiha Chaudhry, John Meisenheimer, Robert P. Dellavalle
10.1016/j.jaad.2026.05.046
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Ethical Considerations In Dermatologic Care for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Tarek Zieneldien, Sophia Ma, Jane M. Grant-Kels
10.1016/j.jaad.2026.06.023
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Ethical Implications of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Peer Review
Houriah Nukaly, Ghassan Barnawi, Jane M. Grant-Kels, Dirk M. Elston, Shari R. Lipner
10.1016/j.jaad.2026.05.125
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Response to Zou et al., " Comment on “Clinical features, treatment outcomes, and immunologic profile of immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated bullous pemphigoid: a retrospective multicenter cohort study”"
Vasiliki Nikolaou, Ioannis-Alexios Koumprentziotis, Maria Gerochristou, Aikaterini Patsatsi, Antonios Tsimpidakis, Anastasia Tsitlakidou, Efthymia Soura, Christina Kemanetzi, Eleni Routsi, Elisabeth Lazaridou, Alexander Stratigos, Zoe Apalla
10.1016/j.jaad.2026.06.020
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Comment on “Clinical features, treatment outcomes, and immunologic profile of immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated bullous pemphigoid: a retrospective multicenter cohort study”
Min Zou, Xun Feng, Jishu Li, Wei Li
10.1016/j.jaad.2026.03.128
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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.
Reformat to Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumIs 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.
Reformat to Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumWhat 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.
Reformat to Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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