India, Aug. 26 -- Skin cancer is a significant public health concern in India which has seen rising trends in recent years. Despite being less common in India than in Western countries due to the high melanin content in the skin, the country is part of the rising global surge in the disease, due to factors like prolonged exposure to UV rays and the challenges of early detection.

There are 3 types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. Each appears different on the skin with melanoma being the most dangerous.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr Asha Patel Shah revealed the tell-tale signs of identifying each kind of skin cancer along with the skin abnormalities that you shouldn't ignore, in...