Emollient: A topical application, such as a cream, lotion or ointment that can make the skin soft or supple.

Epidermis: The outermost layer of skin. The epidermis has several active zones of skin cells, including cells that participate in immune reactions. Many eczematous skin conditions are initiated in the epidermis.

Epidermal Cyst: Also known as a sebaceous cyst. It is a collection of keratin-like material - usually white, cheesy, or firm - contained in a cyst wall. The epidermal cyst normally has a small opening that communicates with the skin and may not be very well seen. Epidermal cysts can occur on any skin surface, but are most common on the face, back or base of the ears, chest, and back.

Erythema multiforme: An acute, self-limiting, inflammatory skin eruption. It has been so named because of macules, papules, or subdermal vesicles presenting a multiform appearance. It is associated with many infections, collagen disease, drug sensitivities, allergies, and pregnancy

Erythrodermic psoriasis: Psoriasis characterized by severe redness and shedding of the body surface.

Exanthem The word exanthem actually means a skin eruption that bursts forth or blooms. It is typically used to describe a rash that is widespread over the body, symmetric, and red with macules or papules, but without scales. Exanthems are usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, or drugs. Exanthems used to be consecutively numbered based on their historical appearance and description.

Exfoliation: Peeling and sloughing off of the skin's tissue cells.

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