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Doctors Speculate Trump's Cream Treats Precancerous Skin Damage

3/3/2026

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The White House stated President Donald Trump uses a common cream that may redden skin.
Dermatologists speculate he is treating actinic keratoses, precancerous skin damage from sun exposure.
Dr. Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand notes these lesions are common among sun-exposed individuals, including Trump.
Dr. Anthony Rossi says topical chemotherapy could be used.
Both doctors acknowledge their assessments rely on limited information and lack direct examination of the president.

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The White House stated President Donald Trump uses a common cream that may redden skin.
Dermatologists speculate he is treating actinic keratoses, precancerous skin damage from sun exposure.
Dr. Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand notes these lesions are common among sun-exposed individuals, including Trump.
Dr. Anthony Rossi says topical chemotherapy could be used.
Both doctors acknowledge their assessments rely on limited information and lack direct examination of the president.