White House doctor explains cure for Donald Trump’s neck rash

US President Donald Trump looks on during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 2, 2026, in Washington, DC. President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army Command Sgt. Major Terry P. Richardson, who served in the Vietnam War, posthumously to Army Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds, who served in World War II, and posthumously to Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2013. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump had a visible red blotch with peeling parts seen on the right side of his neck at a ceremony earlier today.

At a Medal of Honour Ceremony in the White House today, photographers captured the red rash which has sparked further health worries for the 79-year-old leader.

President Trump’s physician, Dr Sean Barbabella, told Metro: ‘He 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.

‘The President is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.’

The White House hasn’t commented on what caused the rash, but online, people have speculated it could be an allergic reaction or outbreak of shingles.

The alleged rash comes weeks after the US President was spotted with a fresh black and blue bruise on his left hand at Davos.

President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump’s doctors have previously boasted of his good health (Picture: AP)
The US leader has previously been photographed with large bruises on the back of his right hand.

Since retaking office almost a year ago, Trump’s health has sparked conversation, from his apparent sleepiness to his bruised hand.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 2, 2026, in Washington, DC. President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army Command Sgt. Major Terry P. Richardson, who served in the Vietnam War, posthumously to Army Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds, who served in World War II, and posthumously to Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2013. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)