skin lesions

Skin lesions: An abnormal growth or change in the appearance of a patch of skin distinguishes it from normal skin. Lesions on the skin can be split into two groups: primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are a type of skin abnormality that either manifests at birth or is acquired later in life. Secondary skin lesions develop when primary skin lesions are aggravated or manipulated. For example, if someone scratches a mole until it bleeds, the resulting lesion, a crust, is now a secondary skin lesion. skin lesions Causes of skin lesions, illustrated Many conditions can cause different types of…