Dermatologic terms named aptly in any suitable way are here to stay with us and have certainly captured the minds of the beginners in enabling a better comprehension of the subject. It is not possible to remember all the names given to a particular condition. Simplifying names and rendering them more meaningful is a continuous process that has to proceed along with advances made in the science of dermatology. Whatever disadvantages eponyms may have, they are outweighed by their benefits. They allow us to immortalize sometimes obscure but deserving persons. In fact, it is believed that the use of an eponym never fails to remind us of the lively history of dermatology. This is a review article.