[120 years Dresden-Friedrichstadt Dermatology Clinic].

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 from the clinic's foundation as "External Section for Dermal and Venereal Diseases and Minor Surgery" in 1874 up to the present time. The clinic has played an important part in the development of the field of dermatology in Dresden. A brief account of the most important medical superintendents and of their scientific activities is given.