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Welcome to the World Journal of Dermatology

World Journal of Dermatology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of dermatology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Acneiform eruptions, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, breast diseases, cutaneous fistula, dermatitis, dermatomyositis, erythema, exanthema, facial dermatoses, foot diseases, hair diseases, hand dermatoses, keratoacanthoma, keratosis, leg dermatoses, lipomatosis, lupus erythematosus, mastocytosis, morgellons disease, nail diseases, necrobiotic disorders, necrolytic migratory erythema, nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, panniculitis, photosensitivity disorders, pigmentation disorders, prurigo, pruritus, pyoderma, rosacea, scalp dermatoses, scleredema adultorum, localized scleroderma, systemic scleroderm, sebaceous gland diseases, skin abnormalities, eczematous skin diseases, genetic skin diseases, infectious skin diseases, metabolic skin diseases, papulosquamous skin diseases, vascular skin diseases, vesiculobullous skin diseases, skin neoplasms, skin ulcer, sweat gland diseases, and juvenile xanthogranuloma. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in dermatology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of dermatological science. Submit an Article >>

2023 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Zekayi Kutlubay, MD, Associate Professor, (Email: zekayikutlubay@hotmail.com) Department of Dermatology, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34098, Türkiye
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJD is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2218-6190 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (165), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (45 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (33 days/Mean), Accepted (42.4%/Mean), Production Time (91 days/Mean), Time to Publication (239 days/Mean), and Rejected (37.6%/Mean).
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