A noticeable red spot on the side of US President Donald Trump’s neck at the White House has raised health concerns.
The White House explained that the red spot on President Trump’s neck is due to a skin cream he is using, but did not specify what condition it was intended to treat.
The redness drew widespread attention on Monday, local time, when news photographers captured close-up images of the president’s neck during a Medal of Honour ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
“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,” Sean Barbabella, the president’s doctor, said in a statement.
“The President is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.”
The White House did not immediately respond to follow-up questions, such as what the cream was and for which condition it was being used for
The president’s medical report from his April 2025 physical noted that he was taking mometasone cream “as needed” for an unspecified skin condition.
Trump, the 79-year-old became the oldest president to have taken the oath of office when he was sworn in last January. His health is closely scrutinised because of his advanced age, in particular.
