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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Seung Min Kim

Redness on Trump's neck is caused by common skin cream, White House says

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The White House on Monday attributed a large red spot on President Donald Trump's neck to a skin cream he is using, without elaborating on what condition it is treating.

The redness drew widespread attention Monday, when news photographers captured close-up images of the president's neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House.

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