作為美國皮膚學會的官方出版物，該雜志致力于整個皮膚病學社區(qū)的臨床和繼續(xù)教育的需要，是國際知名的領先雜志在該領域。原創(chuàng)的，同行評審的文章涵蓋臨床和調(diào)查研究，治療，新的診斷技術，和其他主題有關的預防，診斷和治療的皮膚疾病。包括基于美國皮膚病學會核心課程的CME文章。在4779種最常被引用的科學期刊(科學引文索引)中，該期刊排名前5.4%。《美國皮膚學會雜志》也被推薦在Brandon-Hill研究中購買，該研究為小型醫(yī)學圖書館(1997/98版)挑選了一些書籍和期刊。

As the official publication of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Journal is dedicated to the clinical and continuing education needs of the entire dermatologic community and is internationally known as the leading journal in the field. Original, peer-reviewed articles cover clinical and investigative studies, treatments, new diagnostic techniques, and other topics relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the skin. Included are CME articles based on the Core Curriculum of the American Academy of Dermatology. The Journal ranks in the top 5.4% of the 4,779 scientific journals most frequently cited (Science Citation Index). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology is also recommended for purchase in the Brandon-Hill study, Selected List of Books and Journals for the Small Medical Library (1997/98 Edition).