Skin Disease: Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, dermatologists and healthcare professionals to explore the latest advancements and research findings in the field of skin disease diagnosis and management. Skin diseases encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, presenting unique challenges in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

This Special Issue will focus on advancements in diagnostic tools, techniques and technologies for the precise identification and classification of various skin diseases. It will cover topics such as the application of dermatopathology, dermoscopy, molecular diagnostics and imaging modalities to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, including differentiating benign and malignant lesions. Additionally, it will explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms in aiding dermatologists in diagnosis and risk assessment. 

By compiling research articles, reviews and case studies, this Special Issue aims to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of skin disease diagnosis and management. It will facilitate the knowledge exchange, collaboration and development of novel diagnostic tools and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and the quality of life. The Special Issue is expected to contribute to the advancement of dermatology practice, fostering personalized and evidence-based approaches in the diagnosis and management of various skin diseases.

We look forward to your submission.

Dr. Jong Hee Lee
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Diagnostics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• skin disease
• dermatopathology
• dermoscopy
• molecular diagnostics
• imaging