White House doctor explains Trump’s visible neck rash

Trump's doctor explained his neck rash spotted at Medal of Honor ceremony as routine skin treatment, saying the prescribed cream causes redness for weeks. Donald Trump White House doctor explains Trump’s visible neck rash Trump's doctor said the president is using preventative skin treatment cream that will cause redness for several weeks By Louis Casiano Fox News Published March 2, 2026 5:10pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video White House releases Trump health update after speculation over swollen legs, bruised hands White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed additional details on President Donald Trump's health after photos showed some bruising on the back of his hands, and apparently swollen legs. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump's personal doctor on Monday said he was using a cream after a rash was spotted on his neck, which drew criticism online. The redness on the right side of Trump's neck was imposed during Monday's Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House.It appeared just above his shirt collar. President Donald Trump arrives for a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump was spotted with what appeared to be a rash on the right side of his neck. ( Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)) "President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment, prescribed by the White House Doctor," Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump's physician, told Fox News. "The President is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks." Questions about Trump's health began last year after swelling and bruising was seen on his hands and swelling on his ankles. DOCTORS REACT TO ALLEGED TRUMP HEALTH CONCERNS AS PHOTOS SHOWING SWELLING AND BRUISING "At the time, the White House announced that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly."White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the diagnosis as "benign and common, particularly in individuals over the age of 70." Regarding Trump's hand bruises, Leavitt said it was from "minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin." Video CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy," she said. "The president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here."In October, Barbabella said Trump was in "excellent overall health" after a follow-up evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Related Article Doctors react to alleged Trump health concerns as photos show swelling and bruising Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected]. Related Topics Donald TrumpHealthU.S. More from Politics 17 mins ago Walz jumps into the Iran strike debate and gets dogpiled from both sides