Scope

Manuscripts that Meet Our Editorial Purpose Include But are Not Limited to:
(1) reports of preclinical and clinical research studies that expand existing knowledge; (2) case studies and reports that stimulate research and the exchange of information; (3) in-depth reviews of clinical practice, management, reimbursement, education, ethics, and legal issues; (4) reviews and reports of contemporary topics in dermatology and dermatology practice that may affect the delivery, reimbursement, or practice of dermatologic care.

Original Research
Reports of investigations that address questions about clinical care or expand existing knowledge. References and illustrative material are recommended. Must include abstract. Recommended length: up to 6000 words, not including references.

Review Articles
Comprehensive articles summarizing basic strategies to facilitate the dermatologist’s approach to diagnosis and treatment and articles highlighting emerging diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. May also include in-depth reviews of clinical practice, management, reimbursement, educational, ethical, and legal issues. At least 25 current references are recommended. Illustrative material is preferred. Must include abstract. Recommended length: up to 6000 words, not including references.

Case Reports
Short presentations of actual cases that stimulate research and the exchange of information and illustrate the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a disorder. At least 15 current references are recommended. Illustrative material is preferred. Must include abstract. Recommended length: 1000 to 3000 words (not including references).

Brief Reports
Short reports of original studies or evaluations or unique, first-time reports of clinical case series. Must include abstract. Recommended length: 1000 to 1500 words (not including references).

Special Communications
Communications that describe an important issue in clinical or aesthetic dermatology in a scholarly, thorough, well-referenced, systematic, or evidence-based manner. Must include abstract. Recommended length: up to 3000 words (not including references).

Commentaries
Essays that address important topics in clinical or aesthetic dermatology and generally are not linked to a specific article. Commentaries should be well focused, scholarly, and clearly presented. Include approximately 20 references. Recommended length: 1500 to 2000 words.

Letters to the Editor
Opinions on cases or articles published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, opinions on other current topics, or short reports of clinical interest. Must be concise and to the point. Please indicate whether the letter is intended for publication. Text should not exceed 600 words, with no more than five references. Letters should be received within 2 months of the article’s publication and may be sent to the original author for reply. The editor reserves the right to edit the material for style, clarity, and size.