The modern history of Medicine in Egypt starts on the 11^th of March 1827, when the school of Medicine was opened in Abou Zaabal. It was then transferred to Kasr AL-Aini; a place that dates back to 1466. In 1925 it joined the Egyptian University (established 1908). The foundation of the new Faculty and Hospital were set on the 16^th of December 1928 by King Foad.

The Department was founded in 1932 by the late professor Michael Azer.  

The Department currently offers the following services:

  I)Education and Training:

• Dermatology courses for undergraduate students.
• Master degree and Medical doctorate degree in Dermatology.
• Dermatology residency program.
• Weekly clinical meetings; annual Congress.

 II)Clinical Services:

• Inpatient section .
• Outpatient dermatology clinic.
• Phototherapy unit.
• Laser unit.
• Dermatopathology section.
• Vitiligo surgery unit.
• Cosmetic unit