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riversedge

(80,488 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:32 PM Monday

Trump's neck rash is because of 'preventative skin treatment,' his doctor says [View all]

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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So why isn't Health Secretary RFK Jr. treating it with roadkill poultices? Wicked Blue Monday #1
Not a "preventative skin treatment" condition Roy Rolling Tuesday #62
It's not working, Doc! rsdsharp Monday #2
gawd he is so fucking gross Skittles Monday #3
The stench must be overwhelming wolfie001 Monday #39
The most unattractive president since... PJMcK Tuesday #65
whenever I see those collective pics of all US presidents Skittles Tuesday #66
Is "preventive skin treatment" code for orange make-up? Raven123 Monday #4
A skin treatment for the allergic reaction caused by all the orange make-up. sop Monday #24
Frank's sign on ear Zertz11 Monday #5
Awesome Bluestocking Monday #7
So he should double his consumption of greasy burgers? struggle4progress Monday #50
Frank's sign, a sign of coronary artery disease Botany Tuesday #63
Just another lie! vapor2 Monday #6
This goes well with his "preventative coherence treatment" Whyisthisstillclose Monday #8
Who knew that genital warts could climb? 11 Bravo Monday #9
I'm going with a spreading yeast infection from his neck-giner thing. yonder Monday #37
Reminds me of a radiation burn. 50 Shades Of Blue Monday #10
I agree. That's the first thing I thought of WheelWalker Monday #38
I'm sorry that you're going through that. yardwork Monday #42
I hope you are or soon to be in remission! electric_blue68 Tuesday #60
I also suffered bruises on my hand from WheelWalker Monday #40
I immediately thought of cancer treatment too. yardwork Monday #41
Too much time on the golf course ExtraGriz Monday #11
Topical chemotherapy for superficial basal cell carcinoma... pat_k Monday #12
Bingo! hamsterjill Monday #20
Fluorourasil Codifer Monday #29
I've used it. hay rick Tuesday #58
Call it for what it is: VGNonly Monday #13
You deserve a medal for that. Gold. twodogsbarking Monday #35
Why doesn't he just combover his Turkey waddle like he does his hair, who needs a scarf. ToxMarz Monday #14
Decay Smilo Monday #15
Can cancer or chemo for cancer cause that? cstanleytech Monday #16
Many skin cancers are treated with creams. hamsterjill Monday #22
When you use those creams your skin gets very red and scaly. It takes a few weeks before it clears up. Katinfl Monday #30
Yes, exactly. hamsterjill Monday #44
Yep. My brother used a cream and he looked pretty rough for a bit. chowder66 Monday #31
Exactly. hamsterjill Monday #43
As rough as he looked for a bit, it's really very cool technology. chowder66 Tuesday #56
Better than MOH's, I would hope. hamsterjill Tuesday #57
I've had more than my share of MOHs surgeries. No problems other than the normal healing process. Living at the Jersey SheilaAnn Tuesday #69
Miracle Cream SusieCreamcheese Monday #17
Google Rosacea.... ProudMNDemocrat Monday #18
SO THAT'S A DAMN LIE. NT Cha Monday #19
Over on Blue Sky they're rooting for tertiary syphillis and shingles, lol. diane in sf Monday #21
That's my speculation as well. . . DinahMoeHum Monday #26
You mean, he might turn out to be a delayed casualty... regnaD kciN Monday #27
Touche! DinahMoeHum Monday #28
My partner voted shingles. paleotn Monday #47
Stress causes shingles to erupt and it's the Epstein strain, I predict Deuxcents Monday #23
I hope it's painful! Mysterian Monday #25
Beat me to it! Talitha Monday #32
Not a gunshot wound? twodogsbarking Monday #33
What exactly is this cream LisaL Monday #34
A third term. rubbersole Monday #45
Let's all just expect nothing and hope for the expediant, painful worst. Buddyzbuddy Monday #36
Syphilis? COL Mustard Monday #46
I Googled "Shingles on the neck" and the images are exactly BigmanPigman Monday #48
Shedding his reptile skin....totally natural IA8IT Monday #49
Well, that explains the rotting roast beef stench. C_U_L8R Monday #51
Fuck him and his neck. live love laugh Monday #52
That's where Netanyahu's leash and Putin's choke collar are rubbing his neck raw.... NT Ol Janx Spirit Tuesday #53
Wait, he volunteered that he doesn't follow medical advice? eggplant Tuesday #54
Preventative skin treatment? Is that like the time he was rushed to Walter Reed at 8:00 at night MIButterfly Tuesday #55
They didn't say the treatment caused the rash kst Tuesday #59
What are they "preventing??" Looks like it isn't working... Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #61
On the contrary Emrys Tuesday #68
Exactly! Unless in the sense that it's preventing whatever condition it is from getting worse. JudyM Tuesday #73
So this ointment that created a rash . . . Aussie105 Tuesday #64
I'll repeat what I've posted on multiple other GD threads about this: Emrys Tuesday #67
Why isn't this doctor testifying before Congress about his dementia? travelingthrulife Tuesday #70
We all know this is just a Diaper Rash thought crime Tuesday #71
Bullshit. Shingles. If one googles images of shingles on neck they are identical anneboleyn Tuesday #72
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