Melanoma is a very aggressive form of neoplastic growth of melanocytes in our skin.
Triggers include exposure to harsh UV index, chemical carcinogenic irritants.
The range of Indian skin tones often confuses the occurrence of a mole/patch to a normal change. Unless it causes several other symptomatic disturbances, we ignore it rather than clinically approaching it.
What are some steps we can take in our everyday lifestyle to be vigilant of this silent-bullet of a disease?
To stay protective against melanoma Especially in the Indian skintone it is important to stay consistent habits into daily life
Lighter skin is more prone to skin cancer as compared to dark skin.
steps we can take is - Keeping an eye on any new or changing moles, using sun protection daily, and not brushing off unusual skin changes can really help us stay a step ahead of melanoma.
Well, the dark brown skin is somewhat boon for the Indians.
Informative…I think firstly we should protect ourselves from sunlight.
Malignant melanoma ranked 32nd spot in India as per yearly incidence and recorded 3,916 cases (0.3% of all cases) as per GLOBOCAN 2020 data.
A study by GGS Medical College, Faridkot, reveals a rising incidence of skin cancer in India, despite the natural protection offered by darker skin. Conducted over one year in Punjab’s Malwa region, the study found that 3.18% of 2,638 cancer patients had skin cancer, mostly basal cell carcinoma. Nearly 90% were rural residents, and 92% were farmers with prolonged sun exposure. The head and neck were the most affected areas. Researchers linked the high incidence to UVB exposure, arsenic, and pesticide contamination in drinking water, urging a multi-pronged strategy for safe water and regulated pesticide use.
This shows that the overall incidence of skin cancer, including melanoma, increasing in India.
Very nicely studied and stated @subhamahes98
Regularly self check your skin for any changing moles, using the ABCDE rule. Prioritize sun protection with sunscreen and protective clothing daily. Early detection is your best defense against this silent threat.
I once came across a melanoma case. It was a fairly dark-skinned laborer. So guys, pls use sunscreen even if you’re dark skinned. Even though your chances are low, its not zero.
Some moles are sitting in the bureaucracy. Difficult to discover and even more difficult to eliminate! 
Regularly check skin for new or changing moles, use sunscreen daily, avoid peak sun hours, wear protective clothing, stay hydrated, and consult a dermatologist promptly for suspicious lesions to catch melanoma early.
The Indian skin tone is supposed to be protective against skin cancer or more tolerant. But the recent trend shows that uv rays/radiation are getting stronger due to ozone layer depletion which is putting everybody at risk.
