In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in dermatology publications in Brazil was recorded at 96.5%. It is forecasted to experience a modest decline, reaching 96.1% by 2028. Year-on-year analysis suggests a steady, slight decrease: 0.08% from 2024 to 2025, 0.08% from 2025 to 2026, 0.07% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.08% from 2027 to 2028, illustrating a consistent downward trend.

Future trends to watch for:

Emerging digital and collaborative research platforms may alter author roles and contributions.
Increased international collaboration could further impact the share of local corresponding authors.
Evolving academic and funding policies might influence authorship distribution in the coming years.