A new direction for Dermatology Practical & Conceptual

Establishing the journal, Dermatology Practical & Conceptual (DPC), has been a tremendous challenge for us. Previously named Dermatopathology Practical & Conceptual by Bernie Ackerman, who was the visionary founder, DPC became more and more relevant under the editorship of Drs. Kittler, Zalaudek, Marghoob and Marchetti. When the journal became the official organ of the International Dermoscopy Society, DPC became a great arena to share the visions and experiences in the field of dermoscopy. Research in dermoscopy is of uppermost importance, given that this technique is still relatively young, and its applications in the context of skin tumors, but especially of general dermatology, are growing day by day. However, DPC is not only that. It is indeed unique in that it is open access, free to both authors and readers. In other words, at DPC there are no fees for anyone who wants to read or publish scientific articles in the entire field of clinical and experimental dermatology! This is the same spirit that has guided the International Dermoscopy Society for the last 15 years, namely, an open access platform devoted to physicians, aiming exclusively to promote the science behind dermatology, to spread the available knowledge, and to assist doctors in improving their efficiency in diagnosing and treating patients with skin disorders. With this in mind, we feel privileged and deeply committed to take Dermatology Practical & Conceptual in a brand new course aimed to further spread the readership, facilitate publication of important new ideas, and finally take the journal to the next step!