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Quiz A Growing Tender Non-pigmented Nodule of the Scalp: A Quiz P ascale H uet Private practice, Dermatology, Montferrier-sur-lez, France. E-mail: [email protected] A 65-year-old man was referred for a tender non-pigmented nodule located on the edge of the scalp. The lesion was grow- ing and had become prominent in the previous 6 months, causing discomfort (Fig. 1). Dermatoscopic examination under polarized light (PL, Fig. 2) and non-polarized light (NPL,Fig. 3) were performed. What is your diagnosis? See next page for answer. Fig. 2. Dermatoscopic aspect under polarized light. Fig. 1. Clinical aspect of a 65-year-old man. Fig. 3. Dermatoscopic aspect under non-polarized light. Forum for Nord Derm Ven 2018, Vol. 23, No. 2 61