Dermoscopic features of a congenital plantar nevus

In this plantar congenital nevus, the dermoscopic pattern is similar to the parallel ridge pattern. However, the color is grayish, and the pigmented bands are segmented, resembling the crista dotted pattern. These findings help in differentiating this pattern from the classic parallel ridge pattern seen in melanoma. Subtle features of the parallel furrow pattern, which is typical of acquired acral melanocytic nevi, are detected on the left side of this lesion.