Journal Guide

Clinical Plasma Medicine understands plasma medicine as clinical use of physical plasma for therapeutic purposes. Plasma medicine is an innovative and emerging research field combining plasma physics, life science and clinical medicine. After significant efforts and success in basic research in this field as well as the realization of first clinical trials during the last years, clinical relevance of plasma medicine is becoming increasingly clear.To support the understanding of the huge potential of plasma medicine and to strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation in this field is the major aim of this journal. Clinical Plasma Medicine will provide a platform for therapeutic, experimental and technical aspects of plasma application in medicine. It will connect medical researchers and clinicians as well as members of other medical professions and health care organisations, who seek objective and critical information on plasma medicine in order to deepen their understanding of therapeutic options, medical application fields, requirements concerning plasma-based medical devices as well as aspects of safety and applicability.To achieve these aims Clinical Plasma Medicine is designed as international and interdisciplinary forum for researchers and clinicians. It publishes peer-reviewed articles on therapeutic plasma applications for specific medical indications, general aspects of clinical plasma medicine, laboratory research with clear reference to clinical questions as well as technical aspects of applicability and safety of plasma use in clinical practise.Clinical Plasma Medicine focuses primarily on original research articles including (short) reviews, randomized controlled studies, other clinical, observational and epidemiological studies as well as experimental studies. In addition, the Journal will feature opinion articles as well as contributions relating to health policy, health economics and technical aspects of plasma-based medical devices.Cover designed by neoplas GmbH - Design meets Science, http://www.design-meets-science.de

Clinical Skin Cancer publishes original articles describing various aspects of clinical and translational research of skin malignancies and is devoted to articles on detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of skin malignancies. Specific areas of interest include clinical research and mechanistic approaches; drug sensitivity and resistance; gene and antisense therapy; pathology, markers, and prognostic indicators; chemoprevention strategies; multimodality therapy; and integration of various approaches. Our mission is to be the premier source of clinically relevant information through promoting excellence in clinical research and facilitating the timely translation of that science to health care and clinical practice. Key objectives to achieve these goals include the nurturing and development of future generations of clinical scientists, and the dissemination of new knowledge related to skin malignancies.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (CED) is a unique provider of relevant and accessible material of educational value to practising clinicians and dermatological researchers. In supporting the continuing professional development (CPD) of dermatology specialists, the journal aims to advance understanding, management and treatment of skin disease and improve patient outcomes. In addition to a dedicated CPD section, CED publishes review articles, original papers, concise reports and items of correspondence. CED is an official organ of the British Association of Dermatologists but attracts contributions from all countries in which sound clinical practice is conducted, and its circulation is equally international. Journal content and further information - including author guidelines and submission details - can be found online at www.clinexpdermatol.org. The 2010 impact factor is 1.267. Have you seen the CPD section? Every issue of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology includes multiple CPD articles with the following features:

Clinics in Dermatology brings you the most practical and comprehensive information on the treatment and care of skin disorders. Each issue features a Guest Editor and is devoted to a single timely topic relating to clinical dermatology.Clinics in Dermatology provides information that is...• Clinically oriented -- from evaluation to treatment, Clinics in Dermatology covers what is most relevant to you in your practice.• Authoritative -- world-renowned experts in the field assure the high-quality and currency of each issue by reporting on their areas of expertise.• Well-illustrated -- each issue is complete with photos, drawings and diagrams to illustrate points and demonstrate techniques.Now affiliated with the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology (IACD). Visit the IACD web site for more information.

Contact Dermatitis is designed primarily as a journal for clinicians who are interested in various aspects of environmental dermatitis. This includes both allergic and irritant (toxic) types of contact dermatitis, occupational (industrial) dermatitis and consumers' dermatitis from such products as cosmetics and toiletries. The journal aims at promoting and maintaining communication among dermatologists, industrial physicians, allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as chemists and research workers involved in industry and the production of consumer goods. Papers are invited on clinical observations, diagnosis and methods of investigation of patients, therapeutic measures, organisation and legislation relating to the control of occupational and consumers' contact dermatitis, preventive measures and educational advice.Papers concerned with the immunology of allergic contact dermatitis are invited for the purpose of bringing to the notice of the clinician, knowledge of important recent advances in the understanding of its theoretical basis, as well as papers on the physiology and pathology of the horny layer and epidermis in relation to its disturbance in the genesis of irritant dermatitis. A major section is devoted to Short Communications for the presentation of information on new contact allergens and dermatitic chemicals or other substances. An important objective of the Editor and Publisher is the rapid processing of submitted manuscripts, so that an early decision can be made on their acceptance, and final publication can be expedited by a short printing time.

“Current Cosmetic Science” publishes original research articles, in-depth reviews/mini reviews, thematic issues, and technical notes covering all aspects of advancements in fundamental and applied research on skin, cosmetic and cosmeceutical products, isolation and comprehensive characterization of natural products and their synthesis to the beneficial effects of the constituents as cosmetic and cosmeceutical ingredients. The journal also explicitly welcomes interdisciplinary contributions considering wider social, cultural, ethical and applied aspects of cosmetic science in modern society.-

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift
Der Hautarzt ist ein international angesehenes Publikationsorgan. Die Zeitschrift informiert regelmäßig alle in Klinik und Praxis tätigen Dermatologen über wichtige Entwicklungen in der gesamten Dermatologie einschließlich Allergologie, Venerologie und ihrer verwandten Gebiete.
Umfassende Übersichtsarbeiten zu einem aktuellen Schwerpunktthema sind das Kernstück jeder Ausgabe. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei gesichertes Wissen zu Diagnostik und Therapie mit hoher Relevanz für die tägliche Arbeit - der Leser erhält konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen.
Frei eingereichte Originalien ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch.
Kasuistiken zeigen interessante Fallbeispiele und ungewöhnliche Krankheits- bzw. Behandlungs­verläufe.
Beiträge der Rubrik 'CME Zertifizierte Fortbildung' bieten gesicherte Ergebnisse wissenschaftlicher Forschung und machen ärztliche Erfahrung für die tägliche Praxis nutzbar.

Dermatitis is owned by the American Contact Dermatitis Society and is the home journal of 4 other organizations, namely Societa Italiana di Dermatologica Allergologica Professionale e Ambientale, Experimental Contact Dermatitis Research Group, International Contact Dermatitis Research Group, and North American Contact Dermatitis Group. Dermatitis focuses on contact, atopic, occupational, and drug dermatitis, and welcomes manuscript submissions in these fields, with emphasis on reviews, studies, reports, and letters. Annual sections include Contact Allergen of the Year and Contact Allergen Alternatives, for which papers are chosen or invited by the respective section editor. Other sections unique to the journal are Pearls & Zebras, Product Allergen Watch, and news, features, or meeting abstracts from participating organizations.

Dermatologic Clinics brings you the most practical and comprehensive information on the treatment and care of skin disorders, complete with photos, drawings, and diagrams to illustrate points and demonstrate techniques. Published quarterly—in January, April, July, and October—each issue is devoted to a single timely topic related to clinical dermatology, including hair disorders, pediatric dermatology, autoinflammatory disorders, contact dermatitis, and more. From evaluation to treatment, Dermatologic Clinics covers what is most relevant to you in your practice.

Dermatologic Surgery publishes the most comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today's most expansive and in-depth coverage of skin surgery and skin cancer, through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews, meeting coverage, and correspondence. The Journal's primary audience is dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and facial plastic surgeons.

Dermatologic Therapy has been created to fill an important void in the dermatologic literature: the lack of a readily available source of up-to-date information on the treatment of specific cutaneous diseases and the practical application of specific treatment modalities. Each issue of the journal consists of a series of scholarly review articles written by leaders in dermatology in which they describe, in very specific terms, how they treat particular cutaneous diseases and how they use specific therapeutic agents. The information contained in each issue is so practical and detailed that the reader should be able to directly apply various treatment approaches to daily clinical situations. Because of the specific and practical nature of this publication, Dermatologic Therapy not only serves as a readily available resource for the day-to-day treatment of patients, but also as an evolving therapeutic textbook for the treatment of dermatologic diseases.

The Dermatologica Sinica aims to publish high quality scientific research in the field of dermatology, with the goal of promoting and disseminating medical science knowledge to improve global health. Articles on clinical, laboratory and social research in dermatology and other related fields that are of interest to the medical profession are eligible for consideration. Review articles, original articles, case reports, short communications, and letters to the editor are accepted. The journal is published every 3 months, with a total of 4 issues a year

Published since 1893, ''Dermatology'' provides a worldwide survey of clinical and investigative dermatology. Original papers report clinical and laboratory findings. In order to inform readers of the implications of recent research, editorials and reviews prepared by invited, internationally recognized scientists are regularly featured. In addition to original papers, the journal publishes rapid communications, short communications, and letters to Dermatology. ''Dermatology'' answers the complete information needs of practitioners concerned with progress in research related to skin, clinical dermatology and therapy. The journal enjoys a high scientific reputation with a continually increasing impact factor and an equally high circulation.