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Lesion: A broad term referring to any disfiguration or abnormality of the skin or mucous membrane. Lesions caused by herpes, called herpetic lesions, go through phases—from blisters to ulcers—and are found most commonly on the genital and anal region. Usually within eight to 10 days the sores heal without leaving scars; especially in recurrent outbreaks, lesions may last only a few days.