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:
1 Skin Welt/Rash: This type of rash can occur as a result of injury or irritation to the skin. 2  It usually appears as a raised, red area where contact occurred. 3  Pain medications along with soothing creams may be used to treat these types of rashes. Rosacea: This chronic skin condition causes redness in the face that looks similar to acne. 2  The affected areas are usually covered in either small red bumps or pus-filled bumps. 3  It tends to flare up periodically and may be triggered by certain foods, skin products, exposure to the sun or extreme temperatures.