TLDR A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
A 59-year-old Middle-Eastern male presented with a 1.7 cm black necrotic plaque on his heel, initially suspected to be melanoma. Histological examination revealed it to be Trichostasis Spinulosa, a condition typically found on the face, characterized by inflamed clusters of small hair shafts. This case was notable due to its rare location and distinctive presentation.
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