Aims and scope

MEDLINE-indexed Journal of Dermatological Treatment covers topical, systemic, phototherapeutic, and other approaches to treating skin disease.

The journal aims to give dermatologists practical value through cutting-edge information on new treatments in all areas of dermatology. Accepted content benefits from rapid review and full-color illustrations.

The journal’s focus includes:

  • Topical and systemic dermatological therapies, including novel biologicals
  • Dermatological phototherapy
  • Dermatological surgery and lasers
  • Skin pharmacology


Journal of Dermatological Treatment
accepts research articles, review articles, case reports, brief reports, book reviews, discussion articles, and letters to the editor.

The journal operates a single-anonymized peer review policy.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

*Please note that Journal of Dermatological Treatment converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 34 (2023). Previous volumes will continue to provide access through a Pay to Read model.

Please note, from 2023 the Print ISSN is not in active use as this journal is no longer published in print.