Submissions

Letter to the Editor

A letter to the editor is a brief, structured format addressed to the journal editor, allowing authors to express comments, critiques, questions, or reflections on relevant topics in dermatology. These letters should include a clear and descriptive title, a brief salutation to the editor, and a body presenting the main argument, supported by solid evidence and scientific references. If the letter addresses a clinical case, it is mandatory to attach high-resolution clinical images with appropriate descriptions and comply with privacy regulations. The closing should summarize the letter's main point. A minimum of 10 bibliographic references in Vancouver style are required, ensuring they are current and relevant.

Original Article

An original article is a scientific document that presents unpublished results of research conducted by the authors, structured in a clear and reproducible manner. This type of work includes a descriptive title, a 250-word abstract summarizing the objective, methods, findings, and conclusions, and is developed with an introduction that contextualizes the study, a materials and methods section detailing the design and techniques used, results presented objectively with the support of graphs and tables, a discussion that analyzes the relevance and implications of the findings, and a conclusion that summarizes the study's contributions. It must include a minimum of 30 updated references according to the Vancouver style, maintain a standardized format, and, if clinical images are included, guarantee patient privacy through informed consent.

Review Article

A review article is a document that compiles, analyzes, and synthesizes previously published information on a specific topic, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview. This type of article should include a clear and descriptive title, an abstract of up to 250 words summarizing the purpose, methodology, and main findings, as well as keywords related to the topic. The structure comprises an introduction that contextualizes and justifies the importance of the topic, a detailed description of the literature search and selection methods, a discussion that interprets the relevant findings, highlighting strengths, limitations, and gaps in knowledge, and a conclusion that synthesizes the key points and suggests potential areas for future research. A minimum of 120 bibliographic references in Vancouver style should be included, ensuring they are current and scientifically relevant.

Case Report

A clinical case report is a scientific document that describes in detail one or more relevant medical cases, highlighting their importance and contribution to dermatological knowledge. This type of article includes a descriptive title specifying the number of cases presented, an abstract of up to 150 words summarizing the purpose, patient characteristics, main findings, therapeutic approach, and results, as well as keywords in alphabetical order. The structure comprises a brief introduction justifying the case's relevance, a detailed description of the clinical case (patient data, diagnosis, treatment, and evolution) supported by clear, high-resolution clinical images, a discussion analyzing the findings in comparison with existing literature, and a conclusion summarizing the case's contribution to medical practice. It is mandatory to include the patient's informed consent and a minimum of 15 bibliographic references in Vancouver style, ensuring the quality and currency of the sources.

What is the Diagnosis

This is a written report presenting a case of interest in dermatology, designed to stimulate the reader's diagnostic analysis. This type of article includes a title that generally describes the lesion or clinical case, without revealing the final diagnosis. The clinical presentation section should offer concise information about the patient, such as age, gender, relevant medical history, and main findings, accompanied by high-quality clinical images with appropriate descriptions, while adhering to patient privacy standards.

The final diagnosis is presented with a brief explanation of the findings and complementary studies that support it, while the discussion analyzes the particularities of the case, its clinical relevance, and its relationship to the existing literature. Informed consent from the patient and a minimum of six bibliographic references in Vancouver style are required to ensure the scientific quality of the content.

Images in Dermatology

The "Images in Dermatology" manuscript is designed to highlight relevant clinical findings using high-quality images with an educational and diagnostic focus. This type of manuscript should include a brief, descriptive title, accompanied by images that meet quality standards, such as high resolution, uniform alignment, and numbering in the upper left corner, always ensuring patient privacy. Each image should be linked to a brief description explaining the observed findings, including the clinical or histopathological diagnosis when necessary. It is essential to include the patient's informed consent and cite a minimum of five bibliographic references in Vancouver style to support the content.

Images in Dermoscopy

The manuscript "Images in Dermatoscopy" highlights relevant clinical and dermatoscopic findings using high-resolution images (up to two clinical and two dermatoscopic), numbered in the upper left corner. It includes a detailed description of observed patterns, colors, and structures, along with key patient data (age, sex, lesion evolution), without revealing the diagnosis in this section. The final diagnosis, supported by findings and complementary studies, is presented separately. Including the patient's informed consent and citing at least five references in Vancouver style is mandatory. This format facilitates the interpretation and analysis of dermatological cases.