A 28-year-old man of African descent presents with a firm, nodular scar over his left earlobe following ear piercing 6 months ago. On examination, the lesion extends well beyond the original piercing site (marked **A** in the diagram). He reports progressive growth and mild pruritus. Which of the following clinical features is MOST consistent with the diagnosis suggested by the extension pattern shown at **A**?
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