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White House Says Neck Redness on Trump Is From Prescribed Skin Cream

The president's physician describes a preventive topical treatment expected to leave visible redness for weeks.

Overview

  • Photos and video from a March 2 White House ceremony showed a red, rash-like mark on President Trump's neck.
  • The White House attributed the visible redness to a skin cream the president is using.
  • According to a statement reported by the Associated Press, the physician said a commonly prescribed cream is being applied preventively to the right side of the neck.
  • The physician said the redness is expected to persist for several weeks.
  • The statement did not disclose the condition being treated, and the widely shared images have renewed public scrutiny of the president's health.