The mysterious red rash on President Donald Trump’s neck caught everyone’s attention during Monday’s Medal of Honor ceremony. His physician has finally explained it, adding to the latest mark on his ongoing hand rash speculation.
White House doctor gives details on Donald Trump’s neck rash
Photos from the White House event showed what appeared to be a big rash spreading from behind Donald Trump’s ear down to his hairline, just above his shirt collar. The neck rash immediately became a hot topic online. Social media users are speculating about everything from allergies to more serious health concerns.
Turns out, the explanation is far simpler. Dr. Sean Barbabella, the White House doctor, told Fox News that the redness is actually a side effect of the medication the president is currently using. “President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment, prescribed by the White House Doctor,” Barbabella explained. He added that this is temporary as the treatment only lasts one week, though “the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.” However, he did not reveal why it was prescribed in the first place.
This isn’t the first time Trump’s rash has been the talk of the town. For over a year, people have noticed bruising on his hands and swelling in his ankles. The White House previously confirmed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency. It affects blood flow in the legs, a condition Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called “benign and common, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
Regarding the bruising on Trump’s hands, Leavitt said it was due to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.” She added, “This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy. The president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here (via Fox News).”
While the latest skin rash has fueled online speculation, the White House doctor maintains that the treatment is routine and temporary.
