• Trump receives preventive treatment for neck rash
• White House provides limited details

President Donald Trump is using a common skin ointment as a preventive measure to treat a small red rash on the right side of his neck, the White House doctor said, without giving additional details about the condition.

The rash, which appears just above his collar, was visible in photos during Monday’s Medal of Honor ceremony.

Dr. Sean Conley clarified that the ointment is a standard skin care treatment, expected to last only a week, though the rash may persist for several weeks.

When asked why the treatment was used, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said no further information is available beyond the doctor’s statement.

The developments come as Trump, 79, faces heightened public scrutiny during his second term, following observations of bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs.

Earlier, in January, Trump attributed his hand bruises to frequent aspirin use, while the White House said one occurred during travel abroad.

In July, his doctor noted that ankle swelling is due to chronic venous insufficiency, a common and non-serious condition in people over 70.

Since starting his second term last year, Trump has become the oldest U.S. president in history, often compared in health to former President Joe Biden.