Dr. Sandra Green practices Pediatrics near Lexington, KY.
Types of Skin Lesions. Two types of skin lesions exist: primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are abnormal skin conditions present at birth or acquired over oneâs lifetime. Birthmarks are primary skin lesions. Other types include:1  blisters: also called vesicles; these are small lesions filled with a clear fluid. 2  Vesicles can be the result of sunburns, steam burns, insect bites, friction from shoes or clothes, and viral infections. 3  macule: freckles and flat moles.ypes of Skin Lesions. Two types of skin lesions exist: primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are abnormal skin conditions present at birth or acquired over oneâs lifetime. Birthmarks are primary skin lesions. Other types include:
There are numerous types of skin rashes, many of which look and feel differently or occur on different parts of the body. 1  The following are some of the most common skin rashes along with their symptoms, causes and treatment options: 1  Eczema: Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a chronic condition which causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy. It usually appears in patches on the face, neck, limbs or trunk.