White House Addresses Redness on Trump's Neck

President's doctor says it's from a common skin cream treatment.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The White House has attributed a large red spot on President Trump's neck to a skin cream he is using, without providing details on the specific condition it is treating. The redness has been visible in photos of the president dating back to at least mid-February. Trump's doctor says the treatment is a preventative skin measure and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.

Why it matters

The president's health is closely scrutinized due to his advanced age, and any visible physical changes or treatments raise questions about his overall well-being and fitness for office.

The details

According to the White House, President Trump is using a "very common cream" on the right side of his neck as a preventative skin treatment prescribed by the White House doctor. The treatment is expected to last for one week, with the redness lasting a few weeks. The specific condition the cream is treating has not been disclosed.

  • Photos showing the redness on Trump's neck date back to at least his visit to Rome, Georgia on February 19, 2026.
  • Trump's April 2025 physical noted he was taking mometasone cream "as needed" for an unspecified skin condition.

The players

President Donald Trump

The 79-year-old President of the United States, whose advanced age has led to close scrutiny of his health.

Sean Barbabella

The White House doctor who issued a statement about the redness on Trump's neck and the skin cream treatment.

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What they’re saying

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

— Sean Barbabella, White House Doctor (newser.com)

The takeaway

The president's health remains a closely watched issue, and any visible physical changes or treatments raise questions about his overall wellbeing and ability to fulfill the duties of the office. The White House's disclosure of this skin cream treatment, while limited in details, is an attempt to be transparent about the president's health status.