Causes of Vesicle, Papule and Macule Skin Problem Lesions

Your skin stands between you and the outside world.  And having a periodic skin problem is universal. Nobody gets left out of this skin health ordeal.

A skin lesion is a skin growth or patch that differs from the skin around it. Vesicle, papule and macule are just three of the several types of skin lesions.

A vesicle is a small skin blister, filled with a clear fluid. Vesicles can also occur on mucosa, like in the lining of your mouth.

Some causes of a vesicle skin problem include:

A papule is a solid, raised spot on your skin, without visible fluid.  A few of this skin problem causes include:

Macule is a small area of skin color change, that is neither raised nor depressed. They’re little flat spots or blemishes in your skin. Macules come in a variety of shapes and are typically brown, white or red. Freckles and flat moles are a macule.

Vitiligo and pityriasis alba can cause macule skin color problem.  Oral melanotic macule is a dark spot inside your mouth or on your lips.

A rash caused by measles can appear as macules and papules. Mosquito, flea, lice and bedbug bites may cause papules or vesicles. And pruritus almost always accompanies these bites.