Tables, figures, and legends should supplement, not duplicate, the text. Clinical photographs should be of high quality without distracting backgrounds. Color illustrations will be reviewed by the Editor and those considered appropriate will be published free of charge to the authors. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention.
Figures must have an arrow marking the top edge and must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (ie, 1, 2, 3). Multi-part figures must be marked clearly (ie, 1A, 1B, 1C). Each part of a composite image counts towards the maximum allotment, eg, a figure 1A and 1B are considered 2 figures.
Care must be taken by authors submitting images to ensure that images are de-identified to the greatest extent possible, while preserving the teaching nature of the image/s. Blocking the eyes is not appropriate for deidentifying images. Please crop the photo to emphasize the immediate area of focus. Descriptive information in the text (such as details of a case or genetic pedigree) must be deidentified to protect patient confidentiality.
Figure Legends
Figure legends should begin with the name of the condition or disease being depicted. They should be as brief as possible. Any symbols and abbreviations used should be explained. Legends should be typed double-spaced and inserted after the references within the manuscript document. If an illustration has been published previously, full credit to the original source must be given in the legend and permission to reprint must have been obtained from the copyright holder. For histologic/microscopic figures, the legend must specify stain. Arrows and arrowheads should be used freely to clarify findings. Please note that online-only figures also require legends.
Patient Consent
Recognizable patient images require that the author obtain and attest to having obtained written patient consent (or, where applicable, consent from the next of kin, parent/s or legal guardian/s) for publication. Consent forms should be retained by the author's institution(s); they should not be uploaded to Editorial Manager.
Format
Regardless of the application used, when your electronic artwork is finalized, please 'save as' or convert the images to one of the following formats (note the resolution requirements for line drawings, halftones, and line/halftone combinations given below):
- EPS (or PDF): Vector drawings. Embed the font or save the text as 'graphics'.
- TIFF (or JPG): Color or grayscale photographs (halftones): always use a minimum of 300 dpi.
- TIFF (or JPG): Bitmapped line drawings: use a minimum of 1000 dpi.
- TIFF (or JPG): Combinations bitmapped line/half-tone (color or grayscale): a minimum of 500 dpi is required.
Individual figure files larger than 10 MB must be provided in separate source files.
For more information, see JAAD International's guide for authors.