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:
Many different types of skin rashes exist. They can be concerning, uncomfortable, or downright painful. One of the most common types of rash is heat rash, or miliaria. Heat rash is a skin condition that often affects children and adults in hot, humid weather conditions. You can develop heat rash when your pores become blocked and sweat canât escape. The cause of heat rash is often friction on the surface of the skin.