Instructions for Authors

Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting dermatology research manuscripts to the journal.

Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy publishes several article formats, each with specific requirements tailored to its purpose and expected contribution to skin research knowledge and clinical dermatology practice.

Organize original dermatology research manuscripts following standard clinical format. Clear structure enhances readability and facilitates peer review of skin research articles.

• Title page: Concise title (maximum 150 characters), all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, and conflict of interest disclosures
• Abstract: Structured format with background, methods, results, and conclusions. Include 4-6 keywords from MeSH for indexing
• Introduction: Background context, research question rationale, and study objectives for dermatology investigation
• Methods: Detailed methodology enabling replication, including patient selection, interventions, laboratory methods, and statistical approaches
• Results: Objective findings without interpretation, organized logically with supporting tables and figures for clinical data
• Discussion: Interpretation of findings, comparison with existing dermatology literature, limitations, and clinical practice implications
• References: Vancouver format throughout manuscript with proper citation of skin research sources

Proper formatting ensures consistent presentation and efficient processing of dermatology manuscripts through the production workflow.

All dermatology research involving human subjects must comply with established ethical standards. Authors bear responsibility for ensuring appropriate approvals and informed consent for clinical skin studies.

• Ethics committee approval with reference numbers for human subjects research
• Written informed consent from patients or appropriate waiver documentation
• Patient photography requires explicit written consent and anonymization when appropriate
• Clinical trial registration in public registries before patient enrollment
• Complete conflict of interest disclosure including cosmetic industry relationships

Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy requires adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines based on study design. These standards ensure completeness and transparency in clinical skin research reporting.

• CONSORT: Randomized trials evaluating dermatology interventions and treatments
• STROBE: Observational studies of skin disease outcomes and risk factors
• PRISMA: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of dermatology literature
• STARD: Diagnostic accuracy studies of dermatologic tests and biomarkers
• CARE: Case reports with educational value for clinical dermatology

Submit manuscripts through our online ManuscriptZone system. The platform guides authors through required information and document uploads for dermatology submissions.

All dermatology submissions undergo rigorous peer review by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in skin medicine. The review process evaluates scientific validity, methodological rigor, originality, and contribution to dermatology knowledge. Authors receive detailed feedback with constructive suggestions for improvement.

When revision is requested, authors should address all reviewer comments systematically with point-by-point responses. Highlight changes in the revised manuscript to facilitate re-review. Revisions are typically due within 30 days for minor and 60 days for major revisions.

Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy provides ongoing support after publication. Published authors can request citation metrics, altmetric data, and usage statistics for their skin research. The editorial team assists with corrections, author profile updates, and institutional repository integration for long-term accessibility.

The Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy publishes several manuscript types with specific length guidelines. Original research articles should not exceed 4500 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Review articles may extend to 6000 words with comprehensive reference lists. Case reports are limited to 2500 words with up to 5 figures or tables. Brief communications and short reports should not exceed 1500 words. Perspectives and commentaries are typically 1500-2500 words presenting expert opinion on timely dermatology topics.

All dermatology manuscript submissions should include a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief. The cover letter should briefly describe the study significance, confirm originality and non-duplicate submission, declare conflicts of interest, suggest potential reviewers if desired, and indicate any requests for exclusion of specific reviewers. Well-crafted cover letters help editors assess manuscript fit and facilitate appropriate reviewer selection for skin research evaluation.

Include a detailed author contributions statement specifying each author individual contribution to the dermatology research. Use CRediT taxonomy categories including conceptualization, methodology, investigation, data curation, formal analysis, writing original draft, writing review and editing, visualization, supervision, project administration and funding acquisition. All listed authors must meet ICMJE authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript version.

Dermatology clinical images require patient consent documentation. All identifying features must be obscured unless specific written consent for identifiable publication is obtained. High-resolution clinical photographs with proper lighting enhance diagnostic value and publication quality. Submit clinical images as separate high-resolution files in TIFF or JPEG format with minimum 300 DPI resolution.

All submissions must be in English with American or British spelling used consistently throughout. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to use professional language editing services before submission to ensure clear scientific communication for dermatology research. Contact our editorial office for information about available language editing options and professional manuscript preparation assistance for skin research submissions.