During recent public appearances, former president Donald Trump displayed mysterious red marks on his hand.
The marks could be spotted on his thumb, index finger and palm as he waved to cameras. This led to speculations over the cause, and according to some, the issue with Trumpâs hand could be a result of a fall, a hand herpes, or even ketchup.
Dr. Joshua Zeichner, an associate professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital, was questioned of the potential reasons for the appearance of the red marks. Speaking to Business Insider, he explained, âRashes on the hands can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from infections to inflammatory conditions to external exposures.â

Further, Zeichner offered four explanations for Trumpâs hand rashes, most of which are certainly less intriguing than the theories floating around the internet.
His hands are too dry?
One of the reasons for Trumpâs red marks could be that his hands are too dry. The former president once revealed heâs been a âgermophobe,â so this hypothesis of him likely washing his hands too often and making them dry may hold merit. Dry hands may also be a result of cold weather.
Golf-related blisters?
Being a passionate golf player, Trump spends time at the golf court and enjoys the game, so according to Dr. Zeicher, the red marks may result from âfriction from activities like golf, weightlifting, or baseball.â
There was lime juice on his hands?
âEven exposure to lime juice in the presence of sunlight can cause a chemical burn to the skin,â or âmargarita burn,â according to Zeichner. Trump doesnât consume alcohol, but a zesty mocktail can leave welts on your skin.
None of the above!
The exact reason for Trumpâs red marks on his hand canât be stated judging from a photo. It can simply be an insect bite, who knows.
During both presidential campaigns, past and present, Trump has bragged about his perfect health state.
As per a medical report signed by Trumpâs personal doctor, the former president and business mogulâs general health is âexcellent.â Trump shared a report proclaiming his âexceptionalâ cognitive health on the day of Joe Bidenâs 81st birthday.

Regarding the weight Trump lost, the letter by his doctor states itâs a result of âan improved diet and continued daily physical activity.â Further, the doctor claimed Trumps âlaboratory analysisâ came back more favorable than in prior testing without specific metrics listed.
In 2015, Trumpâs doctor said he would be âthe healthiest person ever elected to the presidency.â The doctor later admitted that the patient had written the note.
This isnât the first time Trumpâs health to be widely spoken about. During his time at the White House, his physical and mental health came under scrutiny and some even saw him unfit as a head of the country. made headlines for days by talking about how well he did on a test of dementia that he said was an intelligence test. He said the questions were about picking out an elephant and saying âPerson. Woman. Man. Camera. TVâ over and over.
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