Journal of Dermatopharmacy commits to rapid yet rigorous evaluation. Key timelines include:

•≤7 days for initial editorial screening

•≤3 weeks average for first decision after peer review

•≤2 weeks for online publication post-acceptance

Delays may occur if revisions are incomplete or additional expertise is needed.

Article Processing Charge

Journal of Dermatopharmacy is a fully open-access journal. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only to manuscripts accepted for publication, and there are no submission fees, no peer-review charges, and no additional fees of any kind.

The APC is fully waived for all accepted articles until 31 December 2027. Any updates to the APC policy after 2027 will be announced in a timely manner on the journal website.

The APC and waiver policy have no influence on editorial decision-making.