Lung cancer is usually diagnosed in its late stages, but the disease can also be detected at an early stage and promptly sought medical attention, according to Giulia Guerrini, lead pharmacist at the British medical company medino.

According to Express editorial, the skin condition of lung cancer does not change that often. However, such signs appear as a consequence of the spread of cancer to other organs or as a side effect of treatment.

The specialist named a way to suspect lung cancer from six skin symptoms and urged that they be monitored with the attending physician.

"Skin symptoms can include milder bruising of the skin, the appearance of raised spots, yellowish skin discoloration, increased itching, a rash around the eyes and regular redness on one half of the face," Guerrini said.

Dry skin or itching is not always a sign of cancer in the body, she said. However, more serious signs of the disease (coughing up blood or shortness of breath, for example) should prompt a visit to the doctor.