Skin cancer prevention often focuses on exposure to the sun and harmful UV radiation. People of color rarely develop melanoma from UV radiation, because dark skin has melanin that filters the UV. Melanoma can develop in any color skin though, including black, brown, and olive. It can start in places that get little sun. It’s important to be familiar with how your skin usually looks so that you can quickly spot any changes, talk with your doctor, and have your skin examined. Learn more about melanoma skin cancer on dark or black skin.