Dermatology is where clinical observation meets visual diagnosis, where systemic disease manifests on the skin, and where scientific understanding transforms patient outcomes. Kmed Journal of Dermatology exists for the dermatologists, residents, and researchers who make those connections every day in clinic, in the OR, and in the laboratory.

We publish original research, clinical case reports, procedural techniques, therapeutic outcome studies, and systematic reviews across the full breadth of dermatological practice. Whether you are documenting a rare cutaneous manifestation, reporting treatment outcomes for a common dermatosis, or describing a novel surgical approach — if it advances how the specialty understands and treats skin disease, it belongs here. Every submission undergoes rigorous peer review, and every published article is freely accessible to the global dermatology community.

Scope & Focus Areas

We welcome submissions across all dimensions of dermatological medicine, including:

• Inflammatory & Immunological Skin Disorders — psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and autoimmune blistering diseases
• Infectious Dermatology — bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic skin infections including leprosy, cutaneous tuberculosis, and STIs
• Dermatologic Surgery — excisions, flap and graft techniques, Mohs surgery, and reconstructive procedures
• Pediatric Dermatology — neonatal dermatoses, hemangiomas, birthmarks, and genetic skin disorders
• Pigmentary Disorders — melasma, vitiligo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and pigmentation therapies
• Hair & Nail Disorders — alopecia, cicatricial hair loss, nail dystrophies, and trichoscopy findings
• Acne & Rosacea — pathophysiology, treatment protocols, and scar management
• Cosmetic Dermatology — lasers, chemical peels, botulinum toxin, fillers, and aesthetic outcomes
• Dermatopathology — histopathological correlations, immunofluorescence, and diagnostic patterns
• Sexually Transmitted Infections — clinical presentations, treatment outcomes, and epidemiological patterns
• Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease — cutaneous signs of diabetes, SLE, sarcoidosis, and malignancy
• Photodermatology — UV-related disorders, phototherapy, and sun protection

Why Publish With Us

Open Access Your research reaches every dermatologist, resident, and general practitioner — without paywalls. Published articles are freely accessible worldwide from the date of publication.

Peer Review You Can Trust Every manuscript is reviewed by subject-matter experts in dermatology and cutaneous medicine. We prioritize clinical relevance, diagnostic accuracy, and therapeutic evidence.

Fast Turnaround Initial editorial decision within 21 days. We understand that dermatology residents and practicing clinicians cannot wait months for a publication decision.

Author-Centered Process Dedicated editorial support from submission through publication — with guidance on clinical photography, histopathology presentation, and manuscript structure.

Indexed & Discoverable Published articles are optimized for discoverability, ensuring your case observations and research findings reach the clinicians who can learn from them.

Who Should Submit

Kmed Journal of Dermatology is the right home for your work if you are a:

• MD Dermatology resident or DNB candidate with a clinical case report, treatment outcome series, or procedural audit
• Dermatologist or dermatosurgeon with original research, novel surgical techniques, or therapeutic outcome data
• General practitioner or physician with dermatologic case observations or diagnostic challenges
• Faculty member or HOD in a Dermatology department looking to build departmental research output and visibility
• Pathologist, microbiologist, or allied researcher collaborating on dermatologic investigations

If your work improves how skin conditions are diagnosed, treated, or prevented — this journal is for you.

Article Types Accepted

Type	Description
Original Research	Prospective or retrospective studies with primary clinical data
Case Reports	Rare presentations, unusual clinical findings, or diagnostic dilemmas
Case Series	Multiple cases illustrating a clinical pattern, treatment outcome, or adverse event
Surgical Technique Articles	Step-by-step procedural descriptions with photographic documentation
Review Articles	Systematic, narrative, or scoping reviews of dermatologic evidence
Therapeutic Outcome Studies	Treatment efficacy, comparative studies, and adverse event reporting
Short Communications	Preliminary findings, novel observations, or brief therapeutic insights
Letters to the Editor	Responses, perspectives, or brief clinical commentaries

Submit Your Work

Every rare diagnosis you made, every treatment protocol you refined, every surgical outcome you documented — that clinical experience has value beyond your clinic. Published, it becomes a learning resource for every dermatology resident preparing for exams and every practitioner encountering the same condition next month.

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