Aims and Scope of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), the official scientific publication of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the dermatology community. As the leading journal in the field, JAAD features original, peer-reviewed articles that emphasize:

Clinical and Investigative Studies

• Cutting-edge clinical, investigative, and population-based studies
• Healthcare delivery and quality of care research
• High-quality, cost-effective, and innovative treatments

Advancements in Diagnostic Techniques

• New diagnostic techniques for disorders of the skin, hair, and nails
• Breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatological disorders

Each issue of JAAD includes continuing medical education articles designed to fill practice and knowledge gaps in the delivery of dermatologic care. JAAD is also the official venue for practice guidelines established by the AAD.

Ultimate Goal: Improving Patient Outcomes

Our ultimate goal is to provide readers with content that advances the breadth and depth of dermatologic expertise, disseminating evidence-based recommendations to improve patient outcomes.

Latest Issues of JAAD (2023)

• Volume 89
  • Issue 6 (December 2023): p1091-1324, e255-e302
  • Issue 5 (November 2023): p885-1090, e195-e254
  • Issue 4 (October 2023): p641-884, e135-e194
  • Issue 3 (September 2023): p445-640, e111-e134
  • Issue 2 (August 2023): p197-444, e71-e110
  • Issue 1 (July 2023): p1-196, e1-e70
• Volume 88
  • Issue 6 (June 2023): p1225-1402, e293-e312
  • Issue 5 (May 2023): p965-1224, e183-e292
  • Issue 4 (April 2023): p751-964, e157-e182
  • Issue 3 (March 2023): p521-750, e113-e156
  • Issue 2 (February 2023): p271-520, e73-e112
  • Issue 1 (January 2023): p1-270, e1-e71