Overview
- Photographs from the March 2 White House Medal of Honor ceremony showed a red, scabbed patch on the right side of President Donald Trump’s neck.
- White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella said the redness is from a very common preventive skin cream prescribed for one week, with discoloration expected to persist for several weeks.
- Officials did not specify the underlying skin condition or why the treatment was prescribed, though Barbabella has said the president remains in excellent overall health after recent evaluations.
- Trump’s visible skin issue follows prior public attention to bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs; the White House has cited frequent handshaking and the president’s reported 325 mg daily aspirin use, and disclosed a 2025 diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.
- Photos taken the following day appeared to show the neck area less visible or covered, prompting fresh questions and online speculation despite the doctor’s statement.