Donald Trump’s neck rash: New health concern after bruised hands and swollen ankles; ‘Is it shingles?’

The reckless sighting comes amid heightened scrutiny of the president’s health, after he was seen with bruised hands and swollen ankles. However, the White House has repeatedly insisted that Trump is in good health and continues to receive regular medical evaluations.

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The skin behind his right ear appeared to be crusted and peeling as he faced the camera and walked through the line of honorees. Photos of Trump in his makeshift situation room at Mar-a-Lago and during an attack on Iran during last week’s State of the Union address also showed discoloration in the same area of ​​his neck.

CNN White House producer Adam Cancyrn shared on X that the cause of Trump’s neck rash was “preventative skin treatment.”

Cancyrn shared a statement from Trump’s doctor, who said, “President Trump used a very common ointment on the right side of his neck as a preventive skin treatment. The president is using the treatment for a week and expects the redness and swelling to continue for a few weeks.”

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Harry Sisson, prominent Democrat Tik Tok and X, wrote”, “What exactly is this new rash on Trump’s neck? ? ? He had bruises on his hands, swollen ankles, a rash on his neck… and it was getting worse. “

Another X user wrote, “He had his suit dry cleaned on the plane too early,” while another described it as a “nasty” shingles outbreak.

another user wrote“Shingles is often associated with stress. If I attacked Iran and things didn’t go as planned, I would probably be stressed out, too.”