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(80,814 posts) Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:32 PM Mar 2

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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Trump's neck rash is because of 'preventative skin treatment,' his doctor says [View all] riversedge Mar 2 OP

So why isn't Health Secretary RFK Jr. treating it with roadkill poultices? Wicked Blue Mar 2 #1

Not a "preventative skin treatment" condition Roy Rolling Mar 3 #62

It's not working, Doc! rsdsharp Mar 2 #2

gawd he is so fucking gross Skittles Mar 2 #3

The stench must be overwhelming wolfie001 Mar 2 #39

The most unattractive president since... PJMcK Mar 3 #65

whenever I see those collective pics of all US presidents Skittles Mar 3 #66

Is "preventive skin treatment" code for orange make-up? Raven123 Mar 2 #4

A skin treatment for the allergic reaction caused by all the orange make-up. sop Mar 2 #24

Frank's sign on ear Zertz11 Mar 2 #5

Awesome Bluestocking Mar 2 #7

So he should double his consumption of greasy burgers? struggle4progress Mar 2 #50

Frank's sign, a sign of coronary artery disease Botany Mar 3 #63

Just another lie! vapor2 Mar 2 #6

This goes well with his "preventative coherence treatment" Whyisthisstillclose Mar 2 #8

Who knew that genital warts could climb? 11 Bravo Mar 2 #9

I'm going with a spreading yeast infection from his neck-giner thing. yonder Mar 2 #37

Reminds me of a radiation burn. 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2 #10

I agree. That's the first thing I thought of WheelWalker Mar 2 #38

I'm sorry that you're going through that. yardwork Mar 2 #42

I hope you are or soon to be in remission! electric_blue68 Mar 3 #60

I also suffered bruises on my hand from WheelWalker Mar 2 #40

I immediately thought of cancer treatment too. yardwork Mar 2 #41

Too much time on the golf course ExtraGriz Mar 2 #11

Topical chemotherapy for superficial basal cell carcinoma... pat_k Mar 2 #12

Bingo! hamsterjill Mar 2 #20

Fluorourasil Codifer Mar 2 #29

I've used it. hay rick Mar 3 #58

Call it for what it is: VGNonly Mar 2 #13

You deserve a medal for that. Gold. twodogsbarking Mar 2 #35

Why doesn't he just combover his Turkey waddle like he does his hair, who needs a scarf. ToxMarz Mar 2 #14

Decay Smilo Mar 2 #15

Can cancer or chemo for cancer cause that? cstanleytech Mar 2 #16

Many skin cancers are treated with creams. hamsterjill Mar 2 #22

When you use those creams your skin gets very red and scaly. It takes a few weeks before it clears up. Katinfl Mar 2 #30

Yes, exactly. hamsterjill Mar 2 #44

Yep. My brother used a cream and he looked pretty rough for a bit. chowder66 Mar 2 #31

Exactly. hamsterjill Mar 2 #43

As rough as he looked for a bit, it's really very cool technology. chowder66 Mar 3 #56

Better than MOH's, I would hope. hamsterjill Mar 3 #57

I've had more than my share of MOHs surgeries. No problems other than the normal healing process. Living at the Jersey SheilaAnn Mar 3 #69

Miracle Cream SusieCreamcheese Mar 2 #17

Google Rosacea.... ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2 #18

SO THAT'S A DAMN LIE. NT Cha Mar 2 #19

Over on Blue Sky they're rooting for tertiary syphillis and shingles, lol. diane in sf Mar 2 #21

That's my speculation as well. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2 #26

You mean, he might turn out to be a delayed casualty... regnaD kciN Mar 2 #27

Touche! DinahMoeHum Mar 2 #28

My partner voted shingles. paleotn Mar 2 #47

Stress causes shingles to erupt and it's the Epstein strain, I predict Deuxcents Mar 2 #23

I hope it's painful! Mysterian Mar 2 #25

Beat me to it! Talitha Mar 2 #32

Not a gunshot wound? twodogsbarking Mar 2 #33

What exactly is this cream LisaL Mar 2 #34

A third term. rubbersole Mar 2 #45

Let's all just expect nothing and hope for the expediant, painful worst. Buddyzbuddy Mar 2 #36

Syphilis? COL Mustard Mar 2 #46

I Googled "Shingles on the neck" and the images are exactly BigmanPigman Mar 2 #48

Shedding his reptile skin....totally natural IA8IT Mar 2 #49

Well, that explains the rotting roast beef stench. C_U_L8R Mar 2 #51

Fuck him and his neck. live love laugh Mar 2 #52

That's where Netanyahu's leash and Putin's choke collar are rubbing his neck raw.... NT Ol Janx Spirit Mar 3 #53

Wait, he volunteered that he doesn't follow medical advice? eggplant Mar 3 #54

Preventative skin treatment? Is that like the time he was rushed to Walter Reed at 8:00 at night MIButterfly Mar 3 #55

They didn't say the treatment caused the rash kst Mar 3 #59

What are they "preventing??" Looks like it isn't working... Rhiannon12866 Mar 3 #61

On the contrary Emrys Mar 3 #68

Exactly! Unless in the sense that it's preventing whatever condition it is from getting worse. JudyM Mar 3 #73

So this ointment that created a rash . . . Aussie105 Mar 3 #64

I'll repeat what I've posted on multiple other GD threads about this: Emrys Mar 3 #67

Why isn't this doctor testifying before Congress about his dementia? travelingthrulife Mar 3 #70

We all know this is just a Diaper Rash thought crime Mar 3 #71

Bullshit. Shingles. If one googles images of shingles on neck they are identical anneboleyn Mar 3 #72