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title: How would you treat this lesion on the scalp?
description: A 48-year-old male patient is sent by his barber with concerns about a new mole on the scalp. What do you think of the lesion?
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# [How would you treat this lesion on the scalp?](https://www.molescan.com/blog/how-would-you-treat-this-lesion-on-the-scalp)

 Written by [HealthCert Education](https://www.molescan.com/blog/author/healthcert-education) | Oct 29, 2024 5:20:05 AM

In this case discussion, submitted by Dr David Stewart, we look at a 48-year-old male patient who was sent by his barber with concerns about a new mole on the scalp.

What do you think? What would you do next?

 

#### Update

#### Here is the pathology result:

 

 

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