Red Mark Spotted on Trump's Neck? White House Says "It's Due to Skin Cream"

Red Mark Spotted at Medal of Honor Ceremony
White House: "Result of Using Skin Ointment"

As speculation arose regarding a red mark spotted on the neck of U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House explained that it was due to the use of an ointment for the prevention of skin conditions. However, it did not disclose what specific condition the ointment was intended to treat or prevent.

Donald Trump, President of the United States, is seen waving as he moves to board a presidential helicopter at the White House South Lawn. In the photo, a red light was captured on his neck area. Photo by AP News Agency

According to reports from the Associated Press and others on March 2 (local time), President Trump attended a Medal of Honor ceremony held in the East Room of the White House that day. During the event, close-up photographs taken by photojournalists revealed a relatively large red mark on the right side of the President's neck, drawing attention as related images spread.

The President's physician released a statement 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 physician." The statement added, "The President is expected to use this treatment for a week, and the redness is expected to persist for several weeks."

However, the Associated Press reported that "the White House did not immediately respond to further questions regarding the specific ingredients of the cream, when its use began, or the type of condition it was intended to prevent." Enlarged photos showed that at least as early as February 19, during a meeting at the United States Institute of Peace, there were already signs of redness visible on his neck.

The report from President Trump's regular health checkup in April 2025 states that he uses mometasone cream as needed for a certain skin condition. However, the specific name of the condition was not disclosed.

Born in 1946 and now 79 years old, President Trump became the oldest president to take the oath of office in U.S. history when he was inaugurated in January of last year. Due to his advanced age, his health has continued to draw attention. Previously, photos showing a dark bluish mark resembling a bruise on the back of his hand circulated online, prompting concerns about his health. At the time, the White House explained that the mark was caused by frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin, resulting in mild irritation.

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