Aim & Scope
Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (JDCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Somato Publications. It publishes research on skin disease and on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
Clinical studies, case series and procedural research are all welcome.
Scope
JDCS publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:
- Inflammatory skin disease
- Skin infections
- Skin cancer and dermato-oncology
- Hair and nail disorders
- Pigmentary disorders
- Cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology
- Laser and procedural dermatology
- Paediatric dermatology
Peer Review
Every submission goes through double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject. The usual time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy for details.
Originality
All manuscripts are screened for similarity with iThenticate before they go to reviewers, as set out in the Plagiarism Policy.
Open Access and Licensing
JDCS is fully open access. Authors keep the copyright in their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Article Processing Charges
There is no Article Processing Charge. Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery charges authors nothing at any stage of submission, peer review or publication.
