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Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

S. Karger AG · Switzerland · Est. 1988

ISSN1660-5527eISSN1660-5535

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.833

H-Index

103

CiteScore

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SNIP

1.012

Total Works

1,835

Total Citations

62,856

2yr Mean Citedness

0.66

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology publishes research on the skin's physiological and pathological processes, focusing on therapeutic interventions and diagnostic methods. Articles investigate the effects of various agents and conditions on skin barrier function, microcirculation, and cellular responses. The journal also explores advanced imaging techniques for skin analysis and the potential of natural extracts and novel compounds for dermatological applications.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1988

FrequencyBimonthly

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,835

Publisher OrgKarger Publishers

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

S. Karger AG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1660-5527 / 1660-5535

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

DermatologyQ1

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

PharmacologyQ2

PhysiologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

DermatologyPharmacology & Pharmacy

Scopus Categories

PharmacologyPhysiologyDermatologyMedicine (miscellaneous)