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Dermatology
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Dermatology

1018-8665

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/224164

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1287 66 134 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 124
Documents by Best Scientists*: 187
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 110
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.123
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Dermatology?

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Dermatology, Pathology, Immunology, Surgery and Internal medicine. In Dermatology, Disease and Chemotherapy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Dermatology research. Immunology works presented in Dermatology have a specific focus on Immunopathology.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covered topics in Gastroenterology and Endocrinology.

  • Dermatology (36.90%)
  • Pathology (17.35%)
  • Immunology (7.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Severe psoriasis--oral therapy with a new retinoid. (2099 citations)
  • Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis: The SCORAD Index (1695 citations)
  • Clinical validation and guidelines for the SCORAD index: consensus report of the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis. (796 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Dermatology:

The published papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Dermatology, Pathology, Surgery, Immunology and Psoriasis. The most cited articles explore topics in Dermatology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Disease, Chemotherapy and Allergy. The journal articles hold forums on Psoriasis that merge themes from other disciplines such as Internal medicine and Severity of illness.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Internal medicine, Dermatology, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Psoriasis and Disease. The featured Dermatology studies mainly concentrate on Retrospective cohort study but also cover areas of interest in Risk factor. Issues in Hidradenitis suppurativa were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Immunohistochemistry, Odds ratio, Pathogenesis and Stage (cooking).

The featured Pathogenesis research is covered under the field of Pathology. In addition to Psoriasis research, it aims to explore topics under Adalimumab, Discontinuation and Hazard ratio. Quality of life and Skin cancer are some topics wherein Disease research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Skin Manifestations Associated with COVID-19: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. (33 citations)
  • A Comparison of International Management Guidelines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (19 citations)
  • Race and Ethnicity Gaps in Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Trials. (9 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Dermatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Arthur Alexander (258 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gérald Pierard (119 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Erich Hoffmann (117 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Itin (97 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jean-Hilaire Saurat (85 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Dermatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Zurich (145 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (86 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Liège (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (65 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Bologna (59 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.37% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.43% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.29% of all publications and 60.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Understanding the Importance and Impact of Dermatology Research in Health Sciences

Apart from dermatology, researches in other fields such as pathology, immunology, and internal medicine have assisted in molding our understanding of various skin diseases. Over time, the importance of interdisciplinary research has become more evident, substantially enhancing our knowledge base. For instance, LPN programs in Mississippi include basic dermatology studies in their curriculum, highlighting the value of this field in the ground-level healthcare industry. A noticeable impact of these interdisciplinary research collaborations and their integration into educational programs is the better equipped and prepared healthcare professionals produced. The incorporation of such research findings into the curriculum embodies the convergence of theory and practice, leading to more practical solutions to patient issues. Furthermore, these professionals are not only skilled in treating patients but their comprehensive education prepares them for generating new insights and innovations. While this is a mere instance showcasing the importance of dermatology research, it is noteworthy to understand that the impact of research is profound and multidimensional. It ranges from developing potential cures, designing effective treatment methods to training our next generation of healthcare experts. As the importance of dermatology continues to unfold, this undoubtedly paves the way for more collaborative research, closing the gap between different disciplines in health sciences. Find out more about the significance of such programs and their structure here.

Top Publications

  • Medical and Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review of International Treatment Guidelines and Implementation in General Dermatology Practice.

    Lauren A V Orenstein;Tien V Nguyen;Giovanni Damiani;Christopher Sayed

    (2020)
    77 Citations
  • Validation of a Market-Approved Artificial Intelligence Mobile Health App for Skin Cancer Screening: A Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic Accuracy Study

    (2022)
    57 Citations
  • Adalimumab Dose Intensification in Recalcitrant Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa

    Christos C Zouboulis;Hendrik Hansen;Raffaele Dante Caposiena Caro;Giovanni Damiani

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Effective and Safe Treatment of Psoriatic Disease with the Anti-IL-23p19 Biologic Tildrakizumab: Results of a Real-World Prospective Cohort Study in Nonselected Patients.

    Katharina A. Drerup;Claudia Seemann;Sascha Gerdes;Ulrich Mrowietz

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Bidirectional Association between Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Cigarette Smoking and the Risk of Cutaneous Melanoma: A Case-Control Study.

    Liesbeth Sondermeijer;Lieke G E Lamboo;Anne C de Waal;Tessel E Galesloot

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Phenotypes and Pathophysiology of Syndromic Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Different Faces of the Same Disease? A Systematic Review.

    Georgios Nikolakis;Katarzyna P Kaleta;Aristeidis G Vaiopoulos;Katja Wolter

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Lentigo Maligna

    Mitchell Robinson;Mitchell Robinson;Clare Amy Primiero;Pascale Guitera;Angela Hong;Angela Hong

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: Clinical Characteristics, Pathogenesis, and Management

    (2023)
    30 Citations
  • Consumer Preferences for Skin Cancer Screening Using Mobile Teledermoscopy: A Qualitative Study

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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