Der Hautarzt is an internationally recognized journal informing all dermatologists working in practical or clinical environments about important developments in the field of dermatology including allergology, venereology and related areas.Comprehensive reviews on a specific topical issue focus on providing evidenced based information on diagnostics and therapy.Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve the scientific exchange.Case reports feature interesting cases and aim at optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.Review articles under the rubric "Continuing Medical Education" present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice.