Journal profile · DERMATOLOGY
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
ISSN 2160-9381 · MATTIOLI 1885 · ITALY
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.28; diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 278 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual is published by MATTIOLI 1885 and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies and Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research, together about 31.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Dermatology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual is an international, peer-reviewed, online-only journal that publishes original research articles covering both practical and conceptual aspects of dermatology. The journal embraces all fields related to dermatology, including the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and epidemiology of skin diseases. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual publishes four issues per year, in January, April, July, and October. A particular focus is placed on morphological studies and their integration with other types of research, such as molecular biology and genetics. The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that explore the educational, ethical, historical, sociological, and artistic dimensions of dermatology. Our mission is to foster communication among clinical practitioners, diagnosticians, and researchers, and to serve as a resource for continuing medical education—particularly in general medicine and pediatric dermatology. As an online-only journal, Dermatology Practical & Conceptual provides authors with the opportunity to publish high-resolution images, video materials, and extensive data sets without space limitations. All research articles are published under an open access policy and are freely and permanently available online. Scientific integrity is ensured through a rigorous peer review process for all submitted manuscripts. Bibliographic Information Journal title: Dermatology Practical & ConceptualAbbreviation: Dermatol Pract Concepte-ISSN: 2160-9381 (online)Website: dpcj.org
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): DERMATOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Giuseppe ArgenzianoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 27, Greece 5, United States 3, Austria 3, Croatia 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and ManagementMedicine14.9%
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer StudiesMedicine10.1%
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders researchMedicine6.4%
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Cancer and Skin LesionsMedicine6.1%
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin DiseasesMedicine5.2%
- Nail Diseases and TreatmentsMedicine5.1%
- Psoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisImmunology and Microbiology4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dermatology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dermatology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dermatology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ESCIWeb of ScienceMEDLINEPubMedPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.28LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher)
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.75LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher)
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 363OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.45%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 146LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,133 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 230 | 230 | 32 |
| 2025 | 278 | 278 | 306 |
| 2024 | 281 | 281 | 759 |
| 2023 | 282 | 282 | 1,145 |
| 2022 | 215 | 215 | 949 |
| 2021 | 155 | 155 | 1,465 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- commentaryBrief communication on important news in dermatology, ethics, or public health. Authors: ≤6. Word count: ≤500 excluding references, figure legend. Figure or Tab…Length not stated
- editorialEditorials will be published at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Authors: ≤6. Word count: ≤1,000, excluding references, figure legend. Figures and Tables:…Length not stated
- letter to the editorAddress to the Editor-in-Chief a brief communication discussing a recent article in Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. Authors: ≤6. Word count: ≤400, excluding…Length not stated
- opinionA brief, provocative, opinionated communication on a controversial subject. Most commentaries are commissioned, but unsolicited commentaries are also welcome. U…Length not stated
- original articleExperimental study (randomized, nonrandomized trials) Observational study (cohort study, case control study, cross-sectional study) Large case series Consult th…Length not stated
- reviewSystematic Review; Meta-Analysis Clinical Guideline Narrative review* High-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses have a clearly defined search strategy a…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manuscripts
The use of AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bard) is permitted only for language and grammar improvements. AI must not generate original scientific content, conduct analyses, or interpret data. Authors must disclose AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgments section. AI cannot be listed as an author, as it does not meet authorship criteria. Authors remain fully responsible for the integrity,…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Misconduct, Plagiarism, and AI-related Violations
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all references included in their manuscripts. In cases where serious inconsistencies are found—such as non-existent references, fabricated data, or citation of unpublished material—the editorial office reserves the right to suspend or terminate the editorial process at any stage.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Misconduct, Plagiarism, and AI-related Violations
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all references included in their manuscripts. In cases where serious inconsistencies are found—such as non-existent references, fabricated data, or citation of unpublished material—the editorial office reserves the right to suspend or terminate the editorial process at any stage.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- MATTIOLI 1885
- Country or region
- ITALY
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2160-9381
- Society / sponsor
- International Dermoscopy Society
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 16, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
What CAS zone is Dermatology Practical & Conceptual in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Dermatology Practical & Conceptual is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Dermatology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Dermatology Practical & Conceptual?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.28; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 41.
How long does peer review take at Dermatology Practical & Conceptual?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Dermatology Practical & Conceptual based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (27), Greece (5) and United States (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Dermatology Practical & Conceptual?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Dermatology Practical & Conceptual is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists ESCI, Web of Science, MEDLINE and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Dermatology Practical & Conceptual open access, and what is the APC?
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .