
Market for skin diseases and treatment are increasing significantly due to the rising prevalence of skin problems such as skin cancer, skin infections and skin allergies. Skin cancer may be of three types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma refers to the type of skin cancer which is formed due to pigment forming cells in the skin. It is more common in areas with sunny climate and is most serious all other types of skin cancer. Main causes of melanoma are UV radiations. However, it may also be caused due to genetic reasons. Various treatment options available for melanoma include surgery, radiation therapy and pharmacotherapy. Various therapies available in the market for the treatment of melanoma are adjuvant therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The global market for melanoma therapeutics is increasing at a significant rate due to increase in the prevalence of melanoma and improvement in the healthcare facilities. In addition, government initiatives and technical advancements in the field are helping in the growth of melanoma therapeutics market.