Aims and scope
ARC Journal of Dermatology publishes basic, translational and clinical research on diseases of the skin, hair, nails and adjacent mucous membranes. It covers medical, surgical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, cutaneous oncology and dermatologic health services research. The journal serves dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, dermatopathologists, primary care clinicians and skin researchers, and provides open access to all articles.
Inflammatory skin disease
- Psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis and eczema
- Acne, rosacea and perioral dermatitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Autoimmune blistering diseases
- Cutaneous lupus, morphea and lichen sclerosus
- Urticaria and cutaneous vasculitis
Pigmentary, appendageal and mucosal disorders
- Vitiligo and pigmentary disorders
- Alopecia and hair disorders
- Nail disorders
- Sweating disorders
- Genital and mucosal dermatoses
Cutaneous infections
- Bacterial and fungal skin infections
- Viral skin infections
- Scabies and parasitic infestations
- Antimicrobial resistance in skin pathogens
- Leprosy and neglected tropical skin diseases
Cutaneous oncology
- Melanoma
- Keratinocyte carcinomas
- Rare cutaneous malignancies
- Precancerous skin lesions
- Skin cancer prevention and photoprotection
Procedural and cosmetic dermatology
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- Cutaneous reconstruction and grafting
- Cryosurgery and intralesional therapy
- Laser and energy-based devices
- Hair transplantation
- Vitiligo surgery
- Cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology
Diagnosis and therapeutics
- Dermatopathology
- Contact allergy and patch testing
- Topical therapies
- Systemic and biologic therapies
- Phototherapy and photodynamic therapy
- Wound healing
Skin science and dermatology practice
- Skin barrier and cutaneous microbiome
- Skin aging and cellular senescence
- Psychodermatology and itch
- Pediatric dermatology and genodermatoses
- Teledermatology and AI
- Skin of color and access to care
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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See what the journal publishes: browse its current issue and archive of open-access articles on arcjournals.org.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Case reports
- Clinical images
- Short communications
- Letters to the editor
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $450 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.