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COVID-19 Update
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Submit a Manuscript
International Journal of Women’s Dermatology is now accepting submissions of articles. Submit your manuscript here.
Guide for Authors
International Journal of Women’s Dermatology is a reference journal designed to meet the continuing education needs of the Women’s Dermatologic Society members and the entire dermatologic community. The Journal bases its policies on the guidelines set forth by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. (www.icmje.org).
About IJWD
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The IJWD publishes articles pertaining to dermatologic medical, surgical and cosmetic issues faced by female patients and their families. We are interested in original research articles, review articles, unusual case reports, new treatments, clinical trials, education, mentorship and viewpoint articles. Articles dealing with ethical issues in dermatology and medical legal scenarios are also welcome.Very important articles will have accompanying editorials.
Topics which our subsections editors look forward to welcoming include:
- Women’s Health
- Oncology, Surgery and Aesthetics
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Medical Dermatology
- Society
About WDS
The Women’s Dermatologic Society founded in 1973, is dedicated to helping dermatologists fulfill their greatest potential and assisting them in making a contribution to our specialty and society.
To achieve this goal, the Society relies on the active participation of its members, who represent a diverse cross-section of professional subspecialties.
Publishing Information
International Journal of Women's Dermatology is published by Elsevier for the Women's Dermatologic Society.
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Current Issue Highlights
Climate change & dermatology – a special issue for a special topic
Misha Rosenbach, Mary Williams
Climate change and dermatology: An introduction to a special topic, for this special issue
Genevieve S. Silva, Misha Rosenbach
The effects of climate change on infectious diseases with cutaneous manifestations
Sarah J. Coates, Scott A. Norton
The influence of climate change on skin cancer incidence – A review of the evidence
Eva Rawlings Parker
Sunscreens: UV filters to protect us: Part 1: Changing regulations and choices for optimal sun protection
Nina Sabzevari, Sultan Qiblawi, Scott A. Norton, David Fivenson
Announcements
COVID-19 Update
Updated Editorial Board
New IJWD Sub Sections
New Featured Article Types
Editorial Board
Co-Editors in Chief
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Dedee Murrell, |
Jenny Murase, MD |
Deputy Editor
Neil Sadick, MD
Managing Editor
- Jennifer Ehrhardt
Women's Health
- George Kroumpouzos, MD
- Afton Chavez, MD
- Daniel Butler, MD
- Marcia Driscoll, MD
- Misha Max Heller, MD
- Mary Gail Mercurio, MD
- Ginat Mirowski, DMD, MD
- Miriam Pomeranz, MD
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- Alyx Rosen Aigen, MD
Medical Dermatology
- Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, MD, PhD
- Maryam Daneshpazhooh, MD, PhD
- Mette Deleuran, MD, PhD
- Cristina Echeverría, MD
- Brigitte Dreno, MD
- Pearl Grimes, MD
- Aikaterini Patsatsi, MD
- Marti Jill Rothe, MD
- Rashmi Sarkar, MD
Pediatric Dermatology
- Paula Luna, MD
- Kelly Park, MD
- Heather Cohn Rishel, MD, PhD
Oncology, Surgery, and Aesthetics
- Murad Alam, MD
- M. Laurin Council, MD
- Marie Aleth Richard, MD
- Jennifer Stein, MD
- Rebecca Clare Tung, MD
Society
- Collin Blattner, DO
- Valerie Callender, MD
- Lia Gracey Maniar, MD, PhD
- Lori Kels, MD, MPh
- Eve Lowenstein, MD, PhD
- Vinayak K. Nahar, MD, PhD
- Neil Sadick, MD
Advisory Board
- Wilma Bergfeld, MD
- Diane Berson, MD
- JudyAnn Bigby, MD
- Janine Clayton, MD
- Jane Grant-Kels, MD
- Paula Hillard, MD
- William James, MD
- Alexa Kimball, MD
- Carolyn Mazure, PhD
- Amy Paller, MD
- Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, MD, PhD
- Eli Sprecher, MD, PhD
- Antonella Tosti, MD
- Vermen Verallo-Rowell, MD
- Victoria Werth, MD
- Luitgard Wiest, MD