Submit Special Issue

Contribute your dermatology research to themed special issues addressing critical skin science and clinical frontiers.

Join Special Issue Collections

Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy special issues provide focused platforms for skin research on specific themes. Contributing to special issues offers enhanced visibility within curated collections reaching targeted dermatology audiences.

Special issue articles undergo standard peer review while benefiting from thematic cohesion and coordinated publication in dermatologic medicine.

Current Special Issues

Active special issues accepting submissions are listed on our website. Each issue includes specific scope, submission guidelines, and deadlines for dermatology and skin research contributions from clinicians and scientists worldwide.

Review Open Calls

Browse current special issue calls to identify collections matching your dermatology research focus and skin science expertise area.

Check Scope Fit

Ensure your skin research aligns with special issue objectives. Contact guest editors for pre-submission guidance on dermatology topics.

Submit by Deadline

Follow submission instructions and meet stated deadlines for inclusion in dermatology special issue publications and collections.

Submission Process

Special issue submissions follow standard manuscript preparation and submission procedures for skin research. Indicate the target special issue during submission to ensure proper handling by guest editors in dermatology.

Prepare manuscripts according to Journal of Dermatologic Research And Therapy author guidelines for skin research
Select the appropriate special issue from the dropdown menu during submission
Include cover letter addressing fit with special issue scope in dermatologic medicine
Respond to reviewer feedback within standard timelines for dermatology publications

Peer review: Special issue articles undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions for dermatology research. Acceptance is based solely on scientific merit and clinical relevance to skin science.

Special Issue Benefits

Articles in special issues receive additional visibility through coordinated promotion, collection landing pages, and social media campaigns highlighting thematic dermatology research contributions and skin science innovations.

Standard Policies Apply

Special issue articles follow standard APCs, licensing, and publication policies. Author guidelines, formatting requirements, and ethical standards remain consistent with regular dermatology and skin research submissions.

Publication Benefits

Contributing high-quality dermatology research to special issues offers unique advantages for researchers seeking enhanced publication impact. Articles published in special issues benefit from enhanced visibility through thematic promotion, collection landing pages, and coordinated publicity with related skin research. Special issue articles gain additional discoverability through collection-level promotion and cross-referencing with companion articles.

Author Responsibilities

Authors should submit before announced deadlines, respond promptly to reviewer feedback, complete revisions within timelines, and participate in collection promotion. Approve proofs efficiently to maintain production schedule. Communicate any delays promptly to guest editors coordinating collection development and publication timeline and schedule coordination planning.