Country

China

Publisher

Editorial Department of the Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology

ElectronicLinks

Editor-in-chief

MA Huiqun

E-mail

cjdvzgpf@126.com

Abbreviation

Chin J Dermatovenereol

Vernacular Journal Title

中国皮肤性病学杂志

ISSN

1001-7089

EISSN

Year Approved

2026

Current Indexing Status

Currently Indexed

Start Year

1989

Description

The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology was founded in 1987, which was initiated by Professor Liu Furen and Xi'an Medical University. It was officially published in May 1989 with the approval of the National Science and Technology Commission and the Ministry of Health, sponsored by Xi’an Medical University and governed by the Ministry of Health. Since April 2000, the journal is sponsored by Xi’an Jiaotong University and governed by the Ministry of Education. The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology is a monthly open access journal. The full text of all articles published can be downloaded from this website free of charge. The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology is an authoritative academic publication dedicated to the fields of dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases. The journal consistently adheres to its founding principles of “Heritage, Innovation, and Leadership”, dedicated to advancing innovative developments in fundamental research, clinical diagnosis/treatment, and preventive medicine within the field of dermatovenereology. The journal features multiple sections, including Expert Forum, Basic Research, Clinical Research, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Case Reports, and Review Articles, primarily reporting on research achievements in modern medicine and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine related to dermatovenereology—covering prevention, treatment, medical education, and scientific research. It serves as a important academic platform for distinguished scholars and clinicians to exchange scientific achievements and share clinical expertise in dermatology and venereology. This journal emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and multi-domain collaboration. While maintaining dermatology and venereology as its primary focus (55.3% of published content), it also covers over 30 related disciplines including oncology, traditional Chinese medicine, and artificial intelligence. The journal prioritizes scientific rigor, practical applicability, and innovation, while placing particular emphasis on continuing medical education for early- and mid-career dermatologists. It serves as an essential resource for senior, mid-level, and primary care professionals engaged in medical practice, education, and research within dermatovenereology and related fields. As an important academic window in China's dermatology and venereology field, the journal plays a unique role in promoting biomedical innovation and leading disciplinary development.Focusing on national key projects, the journal tracks and reports on independent research achievements while preserving traditional Chinese medical heritage.The journal is committed to showcasing China's innovative accomplishments in dermatological and venereal disease prevention/treatment to the international medical community, thereby enriching global academic resources.Particularly for regionally distinctive diseases, we provide Chinese clinical experiences and solutions, contributing localized knowledge to worldwide medical practice. According to the “Annual Report for Chinese Academic Journal Impact Factors (2025 edition)”, the journal boasts a CI index of 1271.071 and an impact factor of 1.268. Key metrics including total citations, total downloads, and web immediate download rate have shown consistent annual growth, currently ranking first in the dermatology and venereology discipline category (1/11). The circulation of the journal has been increasing for all these years, with readers and authors coming from all over China. The journal also has communication with Japan, the United Kingdom, Chinese Taiwan and Chinese Hong Kong. About 300 articles are published each year. The journal is listed by many provinces as the designated publication for professional title evaluation and promotion. The journal has been consecutively awarded the titles of "Top 100 Scientific Journals of Chinese Universities" and "Outstanding Technical Journal of Chinese Universities" for multiple years. Furthermore, it has been recognized as a "Core Journal of Dermatology and Venereology" in the Chinese Core Journals Overview, designated as an authoritative academic journal in dermatology and a high-efficiency core journal in venereology by the Ministry of Health, and honored as a "Double-Effect Journal" in China's Journal Matrix. The journal is indexed by numerous prestigious domestic and international databases including DOAJ, EBSCO, CA, CABI, CSCD, Core Journal of China, CSTPCD, among others.