In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in US dermatology scientific publications stood at a certain level, but by 2024, it is forecasted at 95.3%. The data suggests a slight year-on-year decrease from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the share is projected to decrease to 94.86% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years indicates a gradual reduction in the share of corresponding/leading authorship.

Key future trends to watch for:

Potential increases in collaborative or multi-author publications, reducing the prominence of a single corresponding or leading author.
The impact of emerging fields and technologies in dermatology, which might alter traditional authorship roles.
Changes in policies around open-access or collaborative research, potentially influencing authorship dynamics.