Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Print ISSN 0378-6323 | E-ISSN 0973-3922 | Year: 2026 (Volume – 92)
The Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL) is an open-access peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality articles in the field of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Cutaneous Biology, Dermatological Therapeutics, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Dermatosurgery, Pediatric Dermatology, Photodermatology, HIV Medicine, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Leprosy.
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Commentary
Dermoscopic norms for the face in skin of colour: A reference for detecting abnormal findings
Biswanath Behera, Shekhar Neema
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