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JMIR Dermatology is the official journal of the International Society of Digital Health in Dermatology (ISDHD), formerly the International Society of Teledermatology (ISTD). 

Latest Submissions Open for Peer Review

JMIR has been a leader in applying openness, participation, collaboration and other "2.0" ideas to scholarly publishing, and since December 2009 offers open peer review articles, allowing JMIR users to sign themselves up as peer reviewers for specific articles currently considered by the Journal (in addition to author- and editor-selected reviewers). Note that this is a not a complete list of submissions as authors can opt-out. The list below shows recently submitted articles where submitting authors have not opted-out of open peer-review and where the editor has not made a decision yet. (Note that this feature is for reviewing specific articles - if you just want to sign up as reviewer (and wait for the editor to contact you if articles match your interests), please sign up as reviewer using your profile).
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JMIR Submissions under Open Peer Review

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Titles/Abstracts of Articles Currently Open for Review

Titles/Abstracts of Articles Currently Open for Review:

  • Information Regarding Dermatology as Seen on Social Media Platform TikTok

    Date Submitted: Apr 16, 2024
    Open Peer Review Period: Apr 16, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024

    Introduction: With Americans spending over two hours daily on social media, platforms like TikTok have become prevalent sources for healthcare information. This study evaluates the quality and quantity of dermatology-related content on TikTok. Methods: In November 2022, TikTok was searched using dermatology-related keywords. Accounts with ≥50% dermatology content were selected. An engagement score was calculated for each account, and the top 10 were further analyzed using DISCERN criteria. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests, along with a two-tailed independent t-test, were employed for statistical analysis. Results: Out of 22,411 videos, 17,085 (76.3%) were informational. Dermatologists led in paid sponsorship videos (65% of 502 videos). Significant differences in engagement scores were found across different provider types, with medical clinics and aestheticians receiving the highest scores. Dermatologist-run accounts had higher views and comments but similar overall DISCERN scores to non-dermatologist accounts. However, dermatologists better referenced treatment uncertainty and explanations, while non-dermatologists more frequently discussed treatment risks. Discussion: The substantial engagement with dermatology content on TikTok highlights its role as a significant information source, albeit with generally low educational quality. Given the high consumer trust in TikTok, dermatologists face an ethical obligation to improve the accuracy and quality of their online content to counteract potential misinformation.

  • Dermatology in Student-Run Clinics: A Review

    Date Submitted: Apr 11, 2024
    Open Peer Review Period: Apr 10, 2024 - Jun 5, 2024

    Background: Dermatology student-run clinics may have the ability to play an important role in health equity, and characterizing their facilitators and barriers may help drive design change for more effective programs. Objective: To perform a review of the literature regarding dermatology student-run clinics across the United States. Methods: Systematic literature searches of Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, and Scopus were conducted on March 1, 2023. No date, language, or article type restrictions were included in the search strategy. Ninety-nine references were uploaded to Covidence for screening by two independent reviewers, and 18 full text documents were assessed for eligibility. After an additional 8 documents were identified through grey literature searching, a total of 21 studies were included in the final analysis. Data was extracted qualitatively using Microsoft Excel to categorize the studies by several domains, including clinic location, demographics, services offered, and barriers to care. Results: There are at least 15 dermatology student-run clinics across the United States. The most common conditions encountered included atopic dermatitis, acne, fungal infections, benign nevi, psoriasis, and neoplasms such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Facilitators for the clinics themselves included faculty oversight, attending physician participation for biopsy histopathology, and program coordinators. Lack of follow-up, medication nonadherence, and patient no-show represented the primary barriers. Conclusions: Dermatology student-run clinics serve a diverse population base, many of which are underrepresented in regular dermatology clinics. The facilitators and barriers identified in this review can help develop programs with stronger foundations to more optimally support community dermatologic health needs.