Impact Factor
3.34
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.08
492 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
66.5%
109 of 164
Total citations
492
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.87
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.0%
15 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
256
Canada
19
Australia
18
United Kingdom
17
India
12
Citing Fields of Research
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
245
Dermatology
225
Medical Ethics
47
Allergies
41
Oncology
22
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
423
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
164
109 cited publications
Last 12 months
62
5.6 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
62 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
256 citing publications
Leading citing field
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
245 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
30 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v7n1, Jan.-Dec. 2024-
v4n1, Jan.-June 2021-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dermatology
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Broad Categories
Dermatology
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Medical Ethics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Dermatology
Skin Diseases
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
Background: Psychological stress is known to exacerbate dermatologic conditions such as acne, eczema, and compulsive skin behaviors. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a global stressor with widely experienced psychosocial effects and pote...
02
DOI 10.2196/89583
Open DOI
Current Management and Unmet Needs in Alopecia Areata: Viewpoint From a Malaysian Perspective
Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by nonscarring hair loss and a substantial clinical and psychosocial burden, yet it is still widely perceived as a purely cosmetic concern. In this viewpoint, we dr...
03
DOI 10.2196/99694
Open DOI
Evaluation of a Self-Test Technology for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing: Observational Before-and-After Study
Background: Chlamydia remains highly prevalent, and the prevalence of gonorrhea is increasing. Declining testing rates alongside rising positivity in Denmark highlights the need for accessible testing solutions. Self-test technologies (S...
04
DOI 10.2196/94872
Open DOI
The Effects of Outreach Initiatives on Equitable Access to Dermatology Services: Single-Center Retrospective Analysis
Background: Maldistribution of providers, differences in insurance coverage and acceptance, and underrepresentation of underserved patient populations in dermatology all affect patient access to dermatology services. Few studies have eva...
05
DOI 10.2196/94764
Open DOI
Local Deployment of Open-Weight Language Models in Dermatology: Viewpoint on Privacy, Equity, and Practical Implementation
Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), is reshaping clinical workflows in dermatology. However, cloud-based commercial models pose persistent challenges to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) co...
06
07
DOI 10.2196/90087
Open DOI
Efficiency and Sustainability in the Skin Cancer Excision Pathway: Life Cycle Assessment and Process Map
Background: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. In secondary care, patients enter a complex pathway, often involving excision. This multistage process likely has a significant carbon footprint, which has not been previousl...
08
09
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10
DOI 10.2196/78262
Open DOI
Online Discussions About Alopecia Areata in 5 Arabian Gulf Countries: Social Media Listening Study
Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that can affect the quality of life of affected individuals. Publicly available online conversations and search behavior provide valuable insights into public awareness, understan...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Sister journal to: Journal of medical internet research.
Complemented by (work): Journal of medical internet research 1438-8871 (DLC) 00252482 (OCoLC)42705591 (DNLM)100959882.