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riversedge

(80,377 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 05:32 PM 3 hrs ago

Trump's neck rash is because of 'preventative skin treatment,' his doctor says

Source: cnn


Adam Cancryn 2 hr ago

A new rash on the right side of President Donald Trump’s neck is the result of a cream that he’s using as a “preventative skin treatment,” his personal physician told CNN on Monday.

“President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment,” Dr. Sean Barbabella said in a statement. “The President is using the treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.”

Barbabella did not specify why Trump needed the skin treatment, and the White House did not immediately respond to questions about his condition.

The reddish spot was visible on the president’s neck during an appearance earlier in the day for a Medal of Honor ceremony, rising above the collar of his shirt and stopping just under his ear.

Trump, who at 79 is the oldest president to take the oath of office, has also dealt with periodic bruising on the back of both of his hands that has raised questions about his health.

He has attributed those to frequent handshaking and his insistence on taking a higher daily dose of aspirin than advised, which makes him more prone to bruising.
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President Donald Trump looks on during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 2, 2026.
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Trump's neck rash is because of 'preventative skin treatment,' his doctor says (Original Post) riversedge 3 hrs ago OP
So why isn't Health Secretary RFK Jr. treating it with roadkill poultices? Wicked Blue 3 hrs ago #1
It's not working, Doc! rsdsharp 3 hrs ago #2
gawd he is so fucking gross Skittles 3 hrs ago #3
The stench must be overwhelming wolfie001 42 min ago #39
Is "preventive skin treatment" code for orange make-up? Raven123 3 hrs ago #4
A skin treatment for the allergic reaction caused by all the orange make-up. sop 1 hr ago #24
Frank's sign on ear Zertz11 3 hrs ago #5
Awesome Bluestocking 2 hrs ago #7
Just another lie! vapor2 2 hrs ago #6
This goes well with his "preventative coherence treatment" Whyisthisstillclose 2 hrs ago #8
Who knew that genital warts could climb? 11 Bravo 2 hrs ago #9
I'm going with a spreading yeast infection from his neck-giner thing. yonder 48 min ago #37
Reminds me of a radiation burn. 50 Shades Of Blue 2 hrs ago #10
I agree. That's the first thing I thought of WheelWalker 44 min ago #38
I'm sorry that you're going through that. yardwork 36 min ago #42
I also suffered bruises on my hand from WheelWalker 39 min ago #40
I immediately thought of cancer treatment too. yardwork 37 min ago #41
Too much time on the golf course ExtraGriz 2 hrs ago #11
Topical chemotherapy for superficial basal cell carcinoma... pat_k 2 hrs ago #12
Bingo! hamsterjill 2 hrs ago #20
Fluorourasil Codifer 1 hr ago #29
Call it for what it is: VGNonly 2 hrs ago #13
You deserve a medal for that. Gold. twodogsbarking 53 min ago #35
Why doesn't he just combover his Turkey waddle like he does his hair, who needs a scarf. ToxMarz 2 hrs ago #14
Decay Smilo 2 hrs ago #15
Can cancer or chemo for cancer cause that? cstanleytech 2 hrs ago #16
Many skin cancers are treated with creams. hamsterjill 2 hrs ago #22
When you use those creams your skin gets very red and scaly. It takes a few weeks before it clears up. Katinfl 1 hr ago #30
Yes, exactly. hamsterjill 21 min ago #44
Yep. My brother used a cream and he looked pretty rough for a bit. chowder66 1 hr ago #31
Exactly. hamsterjill 22 min ago #43
Miracle Cream SusieCreamcheese 2 hrs ago #17
Google Rosacea.... ProudMNDemocrat 2 hrs ago #18
SO THAT'S A DAMN LIE. NT Cha 2 hrs ago #19
Over on Blue Sky they're rooting for tertiary syphillis and shingles, lol. diane in sf 2 hrs ago #21
That's my speculation as well. . . DinahMoeHum 1 hr ago #26
You mean, he might turn out to be a delayed casualty... regnaD kciN 1 hr ago #27
Touche! DinahMoeHum 1 hr ago #28
Stress causes shingles to erupt and it's the Epstein strain, I predict Deuxcents 2 hrs ago #23
I hope it's painful! Mysterian 1 hr ago #25
Beat me to it! Talitha 1 hr ago #32
Not a gunshot wound? twodogsbarking 55 min ago #33
What exactly is this cream LisaL 53 min ago #34
A third term. rubbersole 21 min ago #45
Let's all just expect nothing and hope for the expediant, painful worst. Buddyzbuddy 50 min ago #36
Syphilis? COL Mustard 12 min ago #46

Wicked Blue

(8,812 posts)
1. So why isn't Health Secretary RFK Jr. treating it with roadkill poultices?
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 05:36 PM
3 hrs ago

After all, Bobby Jr's voodoo medicine is SO much healthier.

rsdsharp

(11,928 posts)
2. It's not working, Doc!
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 05:36 PM
3 hrs ago

Rashes, patchy hair loss and fatigue (zzzzz) are all symptoms of secondary syphilis. Just sayin”.

Zertz11

(3 posts)
5. Frank's sign on ear
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 05:43 PM
3 hrs ago

Someone on twitter mentioned the crease on his earlobe is called Frank’s sign, a sign of coronary artery disease

WheelWalker

(9,399 posts)
38. I agree. That's the first thing I thought of
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:01 PM
44 min ago

Having gone through radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in the last year I recognize the burns.

WheelWalker

(9,399 posts)
40. I also suffered bruises on my hand from
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:06 PM
39 min ago

The IV repeatedly inserted for the concurrent chemotherapy. I have noted the similar bruises on his hand and others have opined they might be due to intravenous infusions

pat_k

(12,997 posts)
12. Topical chemotherapy for superficial basal cell carcinoma...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:13 PM
2 hrs ago

... or other precancerous lesions.

Basically a chemical peel.

People generally need to apply to entire face and exposed scalp for a couple weeks -- and you look pretty awful.

Codifer

(1,197 posts)
29. Fluorourasil
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:23 PM
1 hr ago

Brand name Efudex

It will attack Basil Cell Carcinomas and Actinic Keratosis.

Burns like hell and lasts for a week or more depending on how many days usage.

Doing acid in the worst way

hamsterjill

(17,398 posts)
22. Many skin cancers are treated with creams.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:40 PM
2 hrs ago

Precancerous lesions mostly, I believe, but there are some that are cancerous and a patient can opt for chemical treatment.

Katinfl

(743 posts)
30. When you use those creams your skin gets very red and scaly. It takes a few weeks before it clears up.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:24 PM
1 hr ago

It is basically a chemo cream. Usually works good but takes time and the area gets nasty looking before it gets better.

hamsterjill

(17,398 posts)
44. Yes, exactly.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:24 PM
21 min ago

Please see my post 43, which I'm appending herein for ease of reference:



There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure&quot which is a type of radiation given in very small doses. It is acceptable for some forms of skin cancer but not melanoma. It leaves redness, I'm told, but not to the degree that these creams do.

(I just went through a skin cancer scare and had several discussions with my dermatologist. Mine turned out to be precancerous actinic keratosis and was able to be frozen. I considered myself VERY lucky.) Some of the pictures that I saw were really pretty gruesome from the creams.

hamsterjill

(17,398 posts)
43. Exactly.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:23 PM
22 min ago

There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure&quot which is a type of radiation given in very small doses. It is acceptable for some forms of skin cancer but not melanoma. It leaves redness, I'm told, but not to the degree that these creams do.

(I just went through a skin cancer scare and had several discussions with my dermatologist. Mine turned out to be precancerous actinic keratosis and was able to be frozen. I considered myself VERY lucky.) Some of the pictures that I saw were really pretty gruesome from the creams.

SusieCreamcheese

(39 posts)
17. Miracle Cream
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:29 PM
2 hrs ago

He must have used a powerful miracle cream on that right ear. It shows absolutely no sign of having been grazed by a bullet!

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,779 posts)
18. Google Rosacea....
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:37 PM
2 hrs ago

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition causing persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps, primarily on the face but often affecting the neck, chest, and ears. It features flare-ups triggered by sun, heat, stress, alcohol, and spicy foods. Effective management includes gentle skincare, daily sunscreen, and medical treatments.

I know. At times the right side of my neck is red and scaly. I have a topical antibiotic cream to keep it in check.

DinahMoeHum

(23,524 posts)
26. That's my speculation as well. . .
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:19 PM
1 hr ago

All those drugs. All that fast food. All that (unprotected?) sex. All these decades.
It all adds up and comes back to bite ass.

regnaD kciN

(27,581 posts)
27. You mean, he might turn out to be a delayed casualty...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:22 PM
1 hr ago

…of his “own personal Vietnam?”

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