About the Journal

Indian Dermatology Online Journal (IDOJ) is a maiden open access electronic journal of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL). It is currently a biannual online journal but plans to increase it to three issues per year. It is introduced to show case Dermatology in India, especially clinical dermatology. We solicit editorials, review articles, case reports, correspondence, drug profiles, short opinions, musings, experiences, tricks and tips, Quiz questions and striking photographs with a short summary of the condition in a section called 'Through The Lens' that concentrates on photography. The section is a photographic representation of Dermatology in India.

All submissions are subject to peer review by the Editorial board and the referees in the appropriate speciality or areas of interest. This online journal welcomes articles from across the globe but specially encourages articles on pure clinical dermatology in India. We aim to encourage writing and publishing in the fond hope of sensitising dermatologists in India and the rest of the world to the importance of documentation. Keeping in mind the spirit of the journal and its raison de etre of encouraging Dermatology in India, it has been our policy to be less stringent in accepting articles coming from willing, enthusiastic authors who would hopefully contribute increasingly.

This fledgling journal is steadily growing in its stature, contents and readership. The format and guidelines may undergo some changes over time but we assure you that it will only be for the better. We invite you to showcase your writing in this journal that shows great promise in terms of readability, teaching, learning and sharing Dermatology in India and across the globe.

"IADVL is one of the largest dermatologic associations in the world. With a membership touching nearly 6200, IADVL is the most representative organization of the composite discipline of Dermato-venereo-leprology in India. IADVL is committed to:

• The promotion and advancement of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology and allied subjects in India.
• The creation of public opinion and consciousness in all these different specialties and education of the public in matters relating to the prevention and cure of these diseases in all their aspects and to carry on such publicity as may be found necessary or feasible for attainment of these objects.
• The promotion of high standards in clinical practice, education and research through professional fellowship, co-operation and exchange of views amongst members and to uphold their interests."

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