The share of India's dermatology scientific publications among the world's top 10% most-cited stood at 4.50 in 2023. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline: 4.38% in 2024, decreasing yearly until reaching 3.9% in 2028. This reveals a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period. The year-on-year decreases are around 2.74% in 2025, 2.82% in 2026, 2.90% in 2027, and 2.99% in 2028.

Future trends to watch:

Shifting focus towards niche dermatology research areas might counteract the decline in citation impact.
Potential collaborations with international researchers could boost visibility and citation metrics.
Increasing investments in research infrastructure and capacity building in dermatology will be crucial to enhancing competitiveness.