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:
The most common secondary skin lesions include: 1  crust: a crust, or a scab, is created when dried blood forms over a scratched and irritated skin lesion. 2  ulcer: typically caused by a bacterial infection or physical trauma. 3  scale: patches of skin cells that build up and then fall off the skin.wo 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.