THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DERMATOLOGY CLINIC IN DRESDEN-FRIEDRICHSTADT

The dermatology clinic in Dresden-Friedrichstadt this year celebrates 120 years of existence. It is one of the oldest dermatology clinics in Germany. The contribution presents an overview of the major events fr om the clinic's foundation as ''External Section for Dermal and Venera l Diseases and Minor Surgery'' in 1874 up to the present time. The cli nic has played an important part in the development of the field of de rmatology in Dresden. A brief account of the most important medical su perintendents and of their scientific activities is given.