Dermatology Journals Research Articles

Knowledge Structure and Trends of Vitiligo From 2002 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

Introduction: Vitiligo is a common acquired depigmenting dermatosis resulting from a loss of epidermal melanocytes. The academic attention to vitiligo has gradually increased over the past two decades. Objective: We aimed to explore the current research structure and trends of vitiligo. Methods: Publications about vitiligo from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database were searched. VOSviewer, CiteSpace, GraphPad Prism 8, ArcGIS, and Charticulator were implemented for data description and visual analysis. Results: A total of 3,037 publications authored by 10,993 individuals from 2,753 institutions across 88 countries/regions were collected. These publications were published in 616 journals and cited a total of 39,433 references. China was the most productive country. Cairo University and Ezzedine Khaled were the most prolific institution and author, respectively. Additionally, the British Journal of Dermatology stood out as the journal with the highest number of publications. According to the analysis of keywords and references, “quality of life,” “depression,” and “validation” were hotspots in terms of clinical characteristics, while “prevalence”, “comorbidity,” “association,” and “immunotherapy” gained more research interest with respect to epidemiology and genetics. The frontiers of pathogenesis focused on “unfolded protein response,” “migration,” “biomarkers,” and “CXCL10.” As far as treatment is concerned, there was increasing attention to “janus kinase inhibitor,” “fractional carbon dioxide laser,” “platelet-rich plasma,” and “5-fluorouracil.” Conclusion: The bibliometric analysis elucidates the foundational knowledge structure on research forces and unveiled the hotspots and frontiers, aiding researchers in gaining a deeper comprehension of the future development trends in the field of vitiligo.

Validity of facial skin analysis pore detection: A comparative analysis.

Reliable, objective measures to assess facial characteristics would aid in the assessment of many dermatological treatments. Previous work utilized an iOS application-based artificial intelligence (AI) tool compared to the "gold standard" computer-based and a physician assessment on five skin metrics (British Journal of Dermatology, 2013, 169, 474). The AI tool had superior agreement for all skin metrics except pores and subsequently underwent an algorithm update for its pore detection system. This comparative analysis assessed the performance of the updated AI tool's pore scores across all Fitzpatrick skin phototypes to determine whether the AI tool more accurately represents a dermatologist's assessment of pores. Frontal facing photographs in uniform lighting conditions were taken of each participant. Percentile scores were generated by each of the four self-learning models of the updated AI tool. The pore percentile scores generated by the original and updated AI tool were used to rate "worse" pores among participant pairs. These ratings were compared to pore assessments performed by a "gold-standard" device and a board-certified dermatologist. Compared to the original pore detection tool and the computer-based program, models A and D had the highest concordance with the physician's pore assessments for Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III-IV and V-VI, respectively. The AI tool's pores detection update was successful in its ability to accurately detect pores on all Fitzpatrick skin types, improving on the performance of the AI prior to the update. Responsibly developed AI tools that can accurately and reliably detect skin metrics across diverse Fitzpatrick skin types can facilitate dermatologic evaluation, individualize treatment, and determine treatment response.

51695 Minimizing the environmental impact of print journals in dermatology

51695 Minimizing the environmental impact of print journals in dermatology

54798 Informed Consent Practices for Publication of Patient Images in Dermatology Journals

54798 Informed Consent Practices for Publication of Patient Images in Dermatology Journals

A bibliometric and visual analysis of the research status and hotspots of seborrheic dermatitis based on web of science.

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of SD, but there has been no bibliometric research yet. This study aims to use bibliometric methods to analyze the current research status and hot topics of SD, to understand further the research trends and future development prospects in this field. Retrieve core literature on SD from the Web of Science database and conduct a detailed analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software based on factors such as publication volume, countries (regions), research institutions, journals, authors, highly-cited papers, and keywords. From 1996 to 2024, a total of 1436 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis. The number of publications has shown an increasing trend year by year. The USA is the leading country in this field of research. The University of California System is the primary research institution. The International Journal of Dermatology is the journal with the highest number of publications. The author Yang Won Lee has the highest number of publications, while the article "Seborrheic Dermatitis" (2004) by Gupta, A.K. has been cited the most. "Seborrheic dermatitis" is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontiers in SD are as follows: (1) The relationship between SD and other skin diseases is a popular research topic; (2) Malassezia and inflammation are current research hotspots in SD; and (3) Focusing on antifungal and anti-inflammatory treatments for SD is the current frontier direction in this field. This study is a summary of the current status and hot trends of SD research, which helps clinical doctors and researchers quickly understand the insights and valuable information of SD research and provides reference for clinical decision-making and finding future research directions.

50932 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Commonly Published Conditions in High Impact Factor Dermatology Journals

50932 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Commonly Published Conditions in High Impact Factor Dermatology Journals

Gender disparities in high-quality dermatology research over the past 15 years.

In the last 15 years, an increase in U.S. female dermatologists from 41 to 52.2% and a surge in female authorship (FAP) have been noted. Authorship is a pivotal objective measurement of academic productivity and, contribution as first or senior author, plays a major role in the promotion process of active physicians and faculty members. To validate, analyze, and clarify trends in FAP in high-quality dermatology research in the last 15 years. The Thomson Reuters Web of Science Journal Citation Reports 2021 was used to retrieve the 100 most-cited original articles from the top 5 dermatology journals (determined by 2021 impact factors) in 5 consecutive 3-year intervals between 2009 and 2023. Gender application programming interface, a gender algorithm, was used to identify FAP according to country of origin and first name. Monotonic trend test significance level was set at 5%. In total, 14,187 articles were retrieved and subdivided into the 100 most-cited in 3-year intervals. A total of 418 first and 447 senior authors' gender were identified. FAP was found in 43%, 31%, and 37% of the first, last, and total authors. Trend analysis revealed a decrease in the last 15 years (S = -4610, P = .068) in senior FAP. Similarly, the trend persists in the United States (S = -1606, P = .052). Due to the usage of a binary gender identification algorithm, Nonbinary gender could not be identified in this analysis. The last 15 years show an inverse relationship, with an increase in female dermatologists and a decrease in senior FAP in high-quality journals in the general dermatology community.

K-Means clustering of dermatology journals: comparing the distribution of "free-to-publish" and "pay-to-publish" models.

This study investigates the impact of Free-to-Publish (F2P) versus Pay-to-Publish (P2P) models in dermatology journals, focusing on their differences in terms of journal metrics, Article Processing Charges (APCs), and Open Access (OA) status. Utilizing k-means clustering, the research evaluates dermatology journals based on SCImago Journal Rankings (SJR), H-Index, and Impact Factor (IF), and examines the correlation between these metrics, APCs, and OA status (Full or Hybrid). Data from the SCImago Journal Rank and Journal Citation Report databases were used, and metrics from 106 journals were normalized and grouped into three tiers.The study reveals a higher proportion of F2P journals, especially in higher-tier journals, indicating a preference for quality-driven research acceptance. Conversely, a rising proportion of P2P journals in lower tiers suggests potential bias towards the ability to pay. This disparity poses challenges for researchers from less-funded institutions or those early in their careers. The study also finds significant differences in APCs between F2P and P2P journals, with hybrid OA being more common in F2P.Conclusively, the study highlights the disparities in dermatology journals between F2P and P2P models and underscores the need for further research into authorship demographics and institutional affiliations in these journals. It also establishes the effectiveness of k-means clustering as a standardized method for assessing journal quality, which can reduce reliance on potentially biased individual metrics.

Gender Parity Analysis of the Editorial Boards of Influential Dermatology Journals: Cross-Sectional Study.

This study underscores the persistent underrepresentation of women in academic dermatology leadership positions by examining the gender composition of editorial boards across top dermatology journals, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Research hotspots and trends in biological agents for psoriasis: Visualization and bibliometric analysis

Psoriasis is a global health concern, and biological therapies have proven to be highly effective in treating psoriatic patients in many countries. We performed a bibliometric analysis of current research on biological agents for the treatments of psoriasis, investigating research patterns and public interest in this area. We conducted a thorough review of articles on biological agents for psoriasis in the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 2000 to 2022. Our study involved examining the distribution of these articles based on publication year, affiliations, countries, authors, and journals. To visualize this data effectively, we employed bibliometric tools like CiteSpace and the R package bibliometrix. Our analysis encompassed 8,047 publications. The number of papers published sharply increased from 2009, either reaching its peak in 2022 or not yet reaching it. The United States (n = 2,292), Kristian Reich (n = 166), and British Journal of Dermatology (n = 368) emerged as the top countries, author, and journal, respectively, in terms of publication productivity. The burst references predominantly focused on evaluating the safety and efficacy of biological treatments. The keyword citation network identified 11 clusters, with research themes revolving around “double blind”, “efficacy”, “therapy”, “safety”, and “psoriatic arthritis” were the research focuses. Additionally, potential future research areas such as “multicenter,” “drug survival,” and “severity” were emphasized.This study sheds light on the evolving research landscape and public interest in biological agents for psoriasis. The results suggest rapid expansion in this field, with the United States at the forefront. Enhanced international collaboration is recommended, and forthcoming research endeavors may concentrate on predicting treatment outcomes and adverse effects. Researching new biological agents, broadening the indications for biological agent treatment, and creating personalized treatment plans may pave the way for further research.

The evolution of Pemphigus publications: A bibliometric analysis with research trends and global productivity.

Despite an increase in global research on the subject of Pemphigus, which seriously affects patient health and quality of life, there is no bibliometric research on this subject in literature to date. The aim of this study was to conduct a holistic analysis of scientific articles published on Pemphigus, using bibliometric methods. Articles published on the subject of Pemphigus between 1980 and 2021 were downloaded from the web of science (WoS) database and analyzed using various statistical methods. To determine trend subjects, collaboration between countries, and the most effective studies with citation analyses, visual network maps were obtained with bibliometric analyses. A total of 3034 articles were analyzed. The 3 countries making the greatest contribution to literature were the USA (n:831, 27.3%), Japan (n:402, 13.2%), and Germany (n:221, 7.2%). The 3 most active institutions were Keio University (n:163, 5.3%), Kurume University (n:130, 4.2%) and Tel Aviv University (n:107, 3.5%). The 3 journals publishing the most articles were the British Journal of Dermatology (n: 88), Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (n:171) and the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (n:143). The 3 leading journals according to the mean number of citations (NC) per article (citation count: CC) were the New England Journal of Medicine (CC:246), the Lancet (CC:143) and the Journal of Cell Biology (CC:133). The author with the most articles published was Hashimoto Takashi (n.168, 5.5%). As a result of cluster analysis, it was seen that 9 different main clusters had been studied on Pemphigus subjects to date (1: desmoglein, 2: paraneoplastic Pemphigus (PNP) - Pemphigus types-desmosome, 3: desmoglein 1 ve 3-autoimmunity, 4: treatment-rituximab, 5: acantholysis-apoptosis, 6: quality of life-remission-relapse, 7: autoantibodies, 8: epidemiology-mortality, 9: corticosteroids). The most commonly studied subjects were determined to be pemphigus vulgaris (PV), pemphigus foliaceus (PF), autoimmunity, rituximab, PNP, desmoglein (desmoglein3-desmoglein1), autoantibodies, acantholysis, autoantibody, treatment, autoimmune disease, desmosome, ELISA, and immunofluorescence. The primary trending topic was rituximab drug, which is used in the treatment of Pemphigus. The other most studied trend topics were azathioprine drug used in treatment, intravenous immunoglobulin treatment, quality of life, mortality rates, Pemphigus herpetiformis, and wound healing.

Quality of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses in dermatology

AbstractIntroductionAlthough the number of published systematic reviews and meta‐analyses in dermatology has increased over the past decade, their quality is unknown.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to determine the change in risk of bias, methodological quality and reporting quality of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses in dermatology between 2010 and 2019.MethodsWe conducted a comparative study of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses published in the 10 highest‐ranked dermatology journals in 2010 and 2019. Studies were identified through electronic searches of MEDLINE, Embase, and eight other bibliographic databases. Risk of bias and methodological quality were assessed in duplicate with the risk of bias in systematic reviews (ROBIS) and A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews‐2 (AMSTAR‐2) tools, respectively, with the latter only applied to studies of interventions. Reporting quality was assessed with the Preferred Reporting Items of systematic reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) 2009 and PRISMA for abstracts (PRISMA‐A) 2013 statements.ResultsWe included 27 systematic reviews and meta‐analyses published in 2010 and 127 published in 2019. There was no evidence of a difference in the proportion of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses at high/unclear risk of bias with ROBIS (Fisher's exact test = 1.00) or critically low methodological quality using AMSTAR‐2 (Fisher's exact test = 0.456), between 2010 and 2019. There was evidence of a difference in proportion of PRISMA (t(26) = 2.7, p = 0.01), and very strong evidence of a difference in proportion of PRISMA‐A (t(26) = 4.2, p < 0.001) checklist items adequately reported between 2010 and 2019. The difference in mean proportion of PRISMA checklist items adequately reported was 3.6 items more (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.8–5.4 items more) in 2019 (mean = 10.7 items, SD = 2.4 items) than in 2010 (mean = 7.1 items, SD = 2.9 items), and of PRISMA‐A checklist items adequately reported was 1.1 items more (95% CI: 0.2–2.0 items more) in 2019 (mean = 5.6 items, SD = 1.5 items) than in 2010 (mean = 4.4 items, SD = 1.7 items)ConclusionsNo improvement was observed in the overall methodological quality of included systematic reviews and meta‐analyses; however, there was strong evidence of improvement in the overall reporting quality.

Psychosocial effects of hidradenitis suppurativa in the literature: A systematic review.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by painful, deep follicular nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and scarring, most commonly presenting in the inguinal, axillary, and anogenital regions. This condition substantially decreases quality of life in affected individuals, resulting in higher rates of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, suicidality, and substance use. The detrimental effects of HS are well documented by dermatologists, as individuals with HS make up a large proportion of the patients that they see daily. However, it is unclear whether psychiatrists are aware of the degree of psychosocial impairment present in HS patients. It is important that those in the field of psychiatry and behavioral medicine are aware of this condition and are comfortable managing it from a psychosocial perspective. This systematic review chronicles the existing literature on the psychosocial effects of HS and assesses the extent to which dermatology journals review these effects in comparison to psychiatry or behavioral medicine.

Inclusive and equitable language for skin colour in the British Journal of Dermatology: acknowledging our past and laying the foundations to move forward.

Inclusive and equitable language for skin colour in the British Journal of Dermatology: acknowledging our past and laying the foundations to move forward.

The top 100 most cited articles in acne vulgaris: a bibliometric analysis

Background. A substantial body of literature has been published on acne vulgaris (AV) in the past five decades. Bibliometric analysis (BA) is a scientific, statistical evaluation review of published articles, providing a quantitative assessment of past research. Methods. The Web of Science (webOS) citation indexing database was used on 11 June 2023 to identify the top 100 cited articles on AV. Articles were listed in descending order by their annual citation (AC). Data sets were then subdivided into senior author, year and age of publication, journal and its impact factor, the number of total citations according to the webOS, corresponding and senior author’s affiliated institution, country of origin, manuscript type, study design, and research focus. Results. The top 100 most cited articles were published between 1974 and 2020. The mean number of citations ranges between 82 and 688. The most cited paper was Guidelines of care for the management of Acne Vulgaris by Zaenglein, with an AC of 98.2. The largest number of manuscripts was published between 2001 and 2010 (n = 47). The British Journal of Dermatology had the highest number of published manuscripts (15). Of the original research papers, 28% were of a level of evidence 1, 56% focused on treatment, 19.5% on epidemiology, and 16.5% on pathogenesis. Conclusions. This analysis provides detailed bibliometric characteristics, highlighting the worldwide acne burden, with the hope that future researchers will explore the gaps in the AV literature.

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Skin Cancer Publications.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in skin cancer is a promising research field to assist physicians and to provide support to patients remotely. Physicians' awareness to new developments in AI research is important to define the best practices and scope of integrating AI-enabled technologies within a clinical setting. To analyze the characteristics and trends of AI skin cancer publications from dermatology journals. AI skin cancer publications were retrieved in June 2022 from the Web of Science. Publications were screened by title, abstract, and keywords to assess eligibility. Publications were fully reviewed. Publications were divided between nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), melanoma, and skin cancer studies. The primary measured outcome was the number of citations. The secondary measured outcomes were articles' general characteristics and features related to AI. A total of 168 articles were included: 25 on NMSC, 77 on melanoma, and 66 on skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancers were melanoma (134, 79.8%), basal cell carcinoma (61, 36.3%), and squamous cell carcinoma (45, 26.9%). All articles were published between 2000 and 2022, with 49 (29.2%) of them being published in 2021. Original studies that developed or assessed an algorithm predominantly used supervised learning (66, 97.0%) and deep neural networks (42, 67.7%). The most used imaging modalities were standard dermoscopy (76, 45.2%) and clinical images (39, 23.2%). Most publications focused on developing or assessing screening technologies with mainly deep neural network algorithms. This indicates the eminent need for dermatologists to label or annotate images used by novel AI systems.

Mapping the psoriasis research landscape: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 2012-2023.

An extensive investigation explores the complex terrain of psoriasis, a persistent inflammatory dermatological disorder that impacts between 1% and 3% of the worldwide populace. Acknowledging the intricate interplay between environmental, genetic, and immunological influences on the etiology of psoriasis, the study utilizes sophisticated bibliometric techniques to investigate patterns, gaps in knowledge, and emergent trends within the field. The study utilizes advanced bibliometric techniques to analyze patterns, gaps in knowledge, and emerging trends in the field while acknowledging the intricate interplay between environmental, genetic, and immune-related influences on the etiology of psoriasis. An examination of 18,765 documents from December 2012 to December 2023 was conducted using machine learning techniques and the Scopus database. The explanation for conducting analysis is rooted in its capacity to provide significant perspectives on the dynamic progression of psoriasis research. The study facilitates the identification of significant subject areas, exposes patterns in publication trends, emphasizes influential authors and journals, and outlines the worldwide contributions to the field. The study demonstrates a steady and progressive increase in publications, with significant contributions from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the British Journal of Dermatology, and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Prominent scholars in research output, such as the United States, China, and Germany, as well as authors including Feldman, Wu, Griffiths, Puig, and Reich K., are identified. Biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology come to the forefront as esteemed fields that make substantial contributions to the study of psoriasis alongside medicine. This research highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of psoriasis by uncovering knowledge hubs and international collaborations between authors and organizations. The findings highlight the global reach of research on psoriasis and the importance of international cooperation.

Predatory journals in dermatology: a bibliometric review

PurposeBy distorting the peer review process, predatory journals lure researchers and collect article processing charges (APCs) to earn income, thereby threatening clinical decisions. This study aims to identifying the characteristics of predatory publishing in the dermatology literature.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used Kscien's list to detect dermatology-related predatory journals. Bibliometric parameters were analyzed at the level of journals, publishers, documents and authors.FindingsSixty-one potential predatory dermatology publishers published 4,164 articles in 57 journals from 2000 to 2020, with most publishers claiming to be located in the United States. Most journals were 1–5 years old. Six journals were indexed in PubMed, two in Scopus and 43 in Google Scholar (GS). The average APC was 1,049 USD. Skin, patient, cutaneous, psoriasis, dermatitis and acne were the most frequently used keywords in the article's title. A total of 1,146 articles in GS received 4,725 citations. More than half of the journals had <10 citations. Also, 318 articles in Web of Science were contaminated by the most cited articles and 4.49% of the articles had reported their funding source. The average number of authors per article was 3.7. India, the United States and Japan had the most articles from 119 involved countries. Asia, Europe and North America had the most contributed authors; 5.2% of articles were written through international collaboration. A majority of authors were from high- and low-middle-income countries. Women contributed 43.57% and 39.66% as the first and corresponding authors, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsThe study had limitations, including heavy reliance on Kscien's list, potential for human error in manual data extraction and nonseparation of types of articles. Journals that only published dermatology articles were reviewed, so those occasionally publishing dermatology articles were missed. Predatory journals covering multiple subjects (Petrisor, 2016) may have resulted in overlooking some dermatology papers. This study did not claim to have covered all articles in predatory dermatology journals (PDJs) but evaluated many of them. The authors accept the claim that Kscien's list may have made a mistake in including journals.Originality/valueThe wide dispersion of authors involved in PDJs highlights the need to increase awareness among these authors.

Insights into the statistical quality of randomized clinical trial reports submitted to the British Journal of Dermatology.

Insights into the statistical quality of randomized clinical trial reports submitted to the British Journal of Dermatology.

Publishing Trends of Editorial Board Members in Top Dermatology Journals

Publishing Trends of Editorial Board Members in Top Dermatology Journals