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riversedge

(80,727 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:32 PM Mar 2

Trump's neck rash is because of 'preventative skin treatment,' his doctor says

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 (Original Post) 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

Wicked Blue

(8,853 posts)
1. So why isn't Health Secretary RFK Jr. treating it with roadkill poultices?
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:36 PM
Mar 2

After all, Bobby Jr's voodoo medicine is SO much healthier.

Roy Rolling

(7,626 posts)
62. Not a "preventative skin treatment" condition
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:43 AM
Mar 3

Roadkill poultice is only applied to “traumatic”(not preventative) skin conditions like lizard neck.

I think lizard neck is the medical term but I’m no dokter. 🩺

rsdsharp

(11,991 posts)
2. It's not working, Doc!
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:36 PM
Mar 2

Rashes, patchy hair loss and fatigue (zzzzz) are all symptoms of secondary syphilis. Just sayin”.

PJMcK

(25,046 posts)
65. The most unattractive president since...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 07:40 AM
Mar 3

… forever.

He’s a slob, a grossly obese embarrassment and an egomaniac.

He’s a rapist, a convicted felon and an alleged traitor.

He’s a liar, a misogynist and a racist.

He’s ignorant, stupid and an idiot.

Have I missed anything?

Skittles

(171,617 posts)
66. whenever I see those collective pics of all US presidents
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 07:43 AM
Mar 3

I thought Dubya's idiotic face was bad enough but that orange fascist fuck is just so over the top ridiculous

Zertz11

(3 posts)
5. Frank's sign on ear
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 06:43 PM
Mar 2

Someone on twitter mentioned the crease on his earlobe is called Frank’s sign, a sign of coronary artery disease

Botany

(77,267 posts)
63. Frank's sign, a sign of coronary artery disease
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:56 AM
Mar 3
Why that could be fatal.

Btw what doctor would keep using a product such as a skin cream that is hurting his or her
patient?

WheelWalker

(9,399 posts)
38. I agree. That's the first thing I thought of
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:01 PM
Mar 2

Having gone through radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in the last year I recognize the burns.

WheelWalker

(9,399 posts)
40. I also suffered bruises on my hand from
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:06 PM
Mar 2

The IV repeatedly inserted for the concurrent chemotherapy. I have noted the similar bruises on his hand and others have opined they might be due to intravenous infusions

pat_k

(13,328 posts)
12. Topical chemotherapy for superficial basal cell carcinoma...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:13 PM
Mar 2

... or other precancerous lesions.

Basically a chemical peel.

People generally need to apply to entire face and exposed scalp for a couple weeks -- and you look pretty awful.

Codifer

(1,205 posts)
29. Fluorourasil
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:23 PM
Mar 2

Brand name Efudex

It will attack Basil Cell Carcinomas and Actinic Keratosis.

Burns like hell and lasts for a week or more depending on how many days usage.

Doing acid in the worst way

hamsterjill

(17,562 posts)
22. Many skin cancers are treated with creams.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:40 PM
Mar 2

Precancerous lesions mostly, I believe, but there are some that are cancerous and a patient can opt for chemical treatment.

Katinfl

(792 posts)
30. When you use those creams your skin gets very red and scaly. It takes a few weeks before it clears up.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:24 PM
Mar 2

It is basically a chemo cream. Usually works good but takes time and the area gets nasty looking before it gets better.

hamsterjill

(17,562 posts)
44. Yes, exactly.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:24 PM
Mar 2

Please see my post 43, which I'm appending herein for ease of reference:



There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure&quot which is a type of radiation given in very small doses. It is acceptable for some forms of skin cancer but not melanoma. It leaves redness, I'm told, but not to the degree that these creams do.

(I just went through a skin cancer scare and had several discussions with my dermatologist. Mine turned out to be precancerous actinic keratosis and was able to be frozen. I considered myself VERY lucky.) Some of the pictures that I saw were really pretty gruesome from the creams.

hamsterjill

(17,562 posts)
43. Exactly.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:23 PM
Mar 2

There's also the new treatment ("GentleCure&quot which is a type of radiation given in very small doses. It is acceptable for some forms of skin cancer but not melanoma. It leaves redness, I'm told, but not to the degree that these creams do.

(I just went through a skin cancer scare and had several discussions with my dermatologist. Mine turned out to be precancerous actinic keratosis and was able to be frozen. I considered myself VERY lucky.) Some of the pictures that I saw were really pretty gruesome from the creams.

hamsterjill

(17,562 posts)
57. Better than MOH's, I would hope.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 12:41 AM
Mar 3

The pictures that I've seen of people who have undergone MOH's have been pretty bad in many cases.

SheilaAnn

(10,708 posts)
69. I've had more than my share of MOHs surgeries. No problems other than the normal healing process. Living at the Jersey
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:42 AM
Mar 3

Shore can do that to you.

SusieCreamcheese

(46 posts)
17. Miracle Cream
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:29 PM
Mar 2

He must have used a powerful miracle cream on that right ear. It shows absolutely no sign of having been grazed by a bullet!

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,877 posts)
18. Google Rosacea....
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:37 PM
Mar 2

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition causing persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps, primarily on the face but often affecting the neck, chest, and ears. It features flare-ups triggered by sun, heat, stress, alcohol, and spicy foods. Effective management includes gentle skincare, daily sunscreen, and medical treatments.

I know. At times the right side of my neck is red and scaly. I have a topical antibiotic cream to keep it in check.

DinahMoeHum

(23,592 posts)
26. That's my speculation as well. . .
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:19 PM
Mar 2

All those drugs. All that fast food. All that (unprotected?) sex. All these decades.
It all adds up and comes back to bite ass.

regnaD kciN

(27,631 posts)
27. You mean, he might turn out to be a delayed casualty...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 08:22 PM
Mar 2

…of his “own personal Vietnam?”

paleotn

(22,181 posts)
47. My partner voted shingles.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:48 PM
Mar 2

and she hopes he's getting the full course of pain if that's indeed what it is. That may not break her oath since wishing harm isn't necessarily the same as doing harm. She also thinks, as stated above, it may be the result of treatment for some type of skin cancer or a precancerous lesion(s). The unmitigated ass may have played a few too many rounds of golf. That's outside my realm but I do hope it's incredibly uncomfortable.

BigmanPigman

(55,106 posts)
48. I Googled "Shingles on the neck" and the images are exactly
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:14 PM
Mar 2

like the fucking moron's photos today. I'm not a doctor bit visually it looks like Shingles.

It is painful (GOOD) and is some what contagious (also GOOD if he passes it onto all of those on "team tRump"

MIButterfly

(2,666 posts)
55. Preventative skin treatment? Is that like the time he was rushed to Walter Reed at 8:00 at night
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 12:22 AM
Mar 3

for a routine check-up?

Is this the same doctor who declared him the healthiest person to ever run for president?

kst

(76 posts)
59. They didn't say the treatment caused the rash
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 03:03 AM
Mar 3

The doctor's statement says:

“President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment, ... The President is using the treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.”

Perhaps we're meant to assume that the "very common cream" caused the rash, but the doctor didn't actually say that.

Emrys

(9,097 posts)
68. On the contrary
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:17 AM
Mar 3

If it's what I describe in my reply below, the rash looks like exactly what you'd expect and is an indication that the remedy is working - so far at least.

JudyM

(29,785 posts)
73. Exactly! Unless in the sense that it's preventing whatever condition it is from getting worse.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 04:16 PM
Mar 3

Aussie105

(7,897 posts)
64. So this ointment that created a rash . . .
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:58 AM
Mar 3

what is it treating, and what is it called?

Details matter!

Emrys

(9,097 posts)
67. I'll repeat what I've posted on multiple other GD threads about this:
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:12 AM
Mar 3
He may be being treated for a pre-cancerous skin condition

Pre-cancerous actinic keratoses and superficial basal cell carcinomas can be treated with a shortish course of topical creams such as Fluorouracil, usually over 2-4 weeks.

A pal of mine has had thin hair for many years and spent a lot of time outdoors with no hat on, and developed pre-cancerous lesions on his scalp a couple of years ago.

When I saw him after we hadn't met for a while and he'd started the treatment, he looked quite a mess - it temporarily leads to the sort of angry-looking crusty skin patches shown in photos of Trump I've seen. My pal's skin healed just fine. If this is what's going on, Trump's patch seems much more widespread than my pal's were.

The neck area would see a lot of sun over the years, especially when golfing, and the sorts of headgear he's fond of wouldn't have protected that area. I doubt he's been in the habit of using sunscreen (barring the makeup he plasters on in his later years) judging by the state of the rest of his skin.


The fact they're not being more explicit about this is puzzling. It's not uncommon and not necessarily a big deal, and certainly no cause for shame. It could provide a learning/teaching public service information opportunity as a warning to others if the president were decent and sane, but here we are. But then Trump likes to project that he's superhuman, so admitting he has this condition (with the scary cancer connotations) is maybe more than he can thole.

The rash we can see is suprisingly widespread on his neck (my pal's patches were discrete and not that large), but then he seems to favour excess in medication, so maybe he disregarded doctors' warnings on the basis that more must be better, and slapped the cream on like he does his face paint.

travelingthrulife

(5,152 posts)
70. Why isn't this doctor testifying before Congress about his dementia?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:56 AM
Mar 3

Tell us why he is having serial cognitive tests.

Even the doctors are corrupt.

anneboleyn

(5,626 posts)
72. Bullshit. Shingles. If one googles images of shingles on neck they are identical
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 03:58 PM
Mar 3

To what trumps “rash” looks like — it’s very common for shingles to appear on the neck and into the scalp. 100% shingles (imho)

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