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In an unexpected topic of conversation on Monday, the White House addressed the noticeable red patch on President Donald Trump’s neck, explaining that it results from a skin cream he is currently using. The administration opted not to provide further details about the specific condition being treated.
This redness became the talk of the day after news photographers captured detailed images during a Medal of Honor ceremony held in the East Room of the White House. These images quickly circulated, drawing attention and sparking curiosity about the president’s health.
According to a statement from Sean Barbabella, the president’s doctor, “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.” Barbabella assured that the treatment is routine and indicated that the visible redness should fade within a few weeks, as the treatment is set to last for just one week.
Despite the explanation, the White House refrained from answering additional questions regarding the nature of the cream, the start date of the treatment, and the specific condition it aims to prevent. Observers had already noted the redness in images taken during the Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace on February 19, suggesting that the treatment might have been ongoing for some time.
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, 79, became the oldest president to have taken the oath of office when he was sworn in last January. In particular because of his advanced age, Trump’s health is closely scrutinized.
Barbabella said in December that Trump had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of preventive screening for men his age, with the results being “perfectly normal.” That October physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center found that Trump is in overall “exceptional health,” according to Barbabella.