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 Trumps neck is the result of a cream that hes 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 presidents 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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Wicked Blue
(8,812 posts)After all, Bobby Jr's voodoo medicine is SO much healthier.
rsdsharp
(11,928 posts)Rashes, patchy hair loss and fatigue (zzzzz) are all symptoms of secondary syphilis. Just sayin.
Skittles
(170,803 posts)wolfie001
(7,487 posts)Raven123
(7,736 posts)sop
(18,243 posts)Zertz11
(3 posts)Someone on twitter mentioned the crease on his earlobe is called Franks sign, a sign of coronary artery disease
vapor2
(4,287 posts)Whyisthisstillclose
(605 posts)11 Bravo
(24,299 posts)yonder
(10,280 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(11,357 posts)WheelWalker
(9,399 posts)Having gone through radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in the last year I recognize the burns.
yardwork
(69,218 posts)I hope you're feeling better.
WheelWalker
(9,399 posts)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
yardwork
(69,218 posts)ExtraGriz
(506 posts)under the burning sun. It may be the big "C" word.
pat_k
(12,997 posts)... 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.
hamsterjill
(17,398 posts)n/t
Codifer
(1,197 posts)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
VGNonly
(8,463 posts)Redneck!
twodogsbarking
(18,302 posts)ToxMarz
(2,872 posts)Smilo
(2,023 posts)trump is rotting from the inside out.
cstanleytech
(28,379 posts)hamsterjill
(17,398 posts)Precancerous lesions mostly, I believe, but there are some that are cancerous and a patient can opt for chemical treatment.
Katinfl
(743 posts)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)Please see my post 43, which I'm appending herein for ease of reference:
There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure" 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.
chowder66
(12,114 posts)hamsterjill
(17,398 posts)There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure"
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)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)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.
Cha
(318,259 posts)diane in sf
(4,240 posts)DinahMoeHum
(23,524 posts)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)of his own personal Vietnam?
DinahMoeHum
(23,524 posts)Deuxcents
(26,404 posts)Mysterian
(6,322 posts)Traitor cult leader deserves nothing but pain and suffering.
Talitha
(7,880 posts)twodogsbarking
(18,302 posts)LisaL
(47,384 posts)supposed to be preventing?
rubbersole
(11,150 posts)Buddyzbuddy
(2,415 posts)COL Mustard
(8,133 posts)Asking for a friend.