Ecthyma contagiosum

Eecthyma contagiosum also known as Orf is an infection caused by the parapox virus which primarily infects sheep and goats. The condition is most commonly seen in animal handlers, butchers and farm workers. Anyone can become infected by touching the affected animals or by contact with infected pastures. Orf occurs worldwide.

Eczema in Pregnancy

Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis

Also known as ... Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis or hand foot and mouth disease is a common contagious viral illness that spreads from person to person. It usually occurs in children but can affect individuals of any age. It is a usually a short illness (7 to 10 days) that results in fever, tiredness and tiny oval shaped blisters on the hands, feet and painful erosions in the mouth but resolves without treatment. In rare cases, the disease can be more serious.

Eosinophilic Cellulitis

Epidermal Naevus

Epidermal Naevus (EN) is a term for a group of birthmarks made from cells from the outer portion of the skin (the epidermis), which appear in one or many lines or in a swirled pattern.

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis

Also known as … Treeman syndrome, Lewandowsky-Lutz syndrome, Lewandowsky-Lutz Dysplasia.   Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare inherited skin condition that predisposes a person to infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Epidermoid Cyst

Also known as ... Sebaceous Cyst, Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst, Infundibular Cyst, Epidermal Cyst, Epidermal Inclusion Cyst What is an Epidermoid Cyst? An epidermoid cyst is a benign walled-off cavity filled with keratin which originates from the hair follicle unit.

Epidermolysis Bullosa

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of rare inherited skin fragility disorders which are characterised by blistering of the skin with minor injury.

Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita

Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA) is a rare blistering disease which produces deep, tense blisters on the skin and mucosal surfaces (mouth, genitals, nose and eyes) which typically heal with scarring. EBA can occur at any age but more frequently affects elderly persons.

Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex

Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS) is one of the main types of epidermolysis bullosa (EB). This group of inherited skin fragility disorders is characterised by blistering of the skin with minimal injury.

Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp (EPDS)

EPDS is a rare inflammatory condition of the scalp most commonly seen in elderly males.

Erosive pustulosis

EPDS is a rare inflammatory condition of the scalp most commonly seen in elderly males

Erythema Ab Igne

Also known as...Toasted Skin Syndrome or Ephelis Ignealis Erythema Ab Igne (EAI) is a skin reaction characterised by a pattern of erythema (redness) resembling a net or hyperpigmentation (increased pigmentation) caused by chronic exposure to heat.

Erythema Annulare Centrifugum

Also known as ... Superficial or Deep Gyrate Erythema, Erythema Perstans, Palpable Migrating Erythema What is Erythema Annulare Centrifugum? Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC) refers to an annular (ring-shaped) erythematous (red) skin eruption that tends to spread outwards whilst clearing centrally.

Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus

The terms Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans (EDP), Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) and Idiopathic Eruptive Macular Pigmentation (IEMP) are names given to pigmentary disorders and often used interchangeably.

Erythema Infectiosum

Erythema Infectiosum is usually a harmless childhood viral infection characterised by a classic slapped-cheek appearance or a lacy patterned rash. The infection can be associated with fevers.

Erythema Multiforme

Erythema Multiforme (EM) is an acute skin condition that may be recurrent in some cases. It occurs most commonly in association with the herpes simplex virus as an immune response to the infection. Young males are most commonly affected.

Erythema Nodosum

Erythema Nodosum is the most common type of panniculitis (inflammation of the fat layer in the skin) leading to red, raised nodules usually over the shins, ankles and knees. Erythema Nodosum can occur at any age but most commonly occurs between 20 to 40 years of age. It occurs more commonly in women than men.

Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a very common skin condition that affects the groin, under the arms and in between the toes.

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare skin condition mainly seen in people aged over 60. The patient experiences episodes of burning redness and heat most commonly in the feet, but in can occur in the hands

Exanthema Subitum

Excessive hair growth

Excessive hair growth also known as hirsutism, refers to excessive hair production in both males and females. However, medically it is used to define increased hair growth in women. Hirsuitism affects 5-10% of women.

Extramammary paget disease

Extramammary paget disease (EMPD) is a rare type of skin cancer, characterised by a chronic scaly rash of the anogenital areas. EMPD favours elderly women older than age 50 years