Conversation about Donald Trump is always sketchy at best, but the recent dialogue about his hand is getting out of hand (I know, I hate me too).
Over the past few months, the President of the United States has been photographed with a mysterious mark on his hand and of course – the internet has run wild with it. In multiple public appearances, Trump’s right hand seems to be covered in a skin coloured makeup.
However a more recent photograph revealed a purple bruise across the back of his hand, raising questions about what might have caused it
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Speaking to The Tab, men’s health GP Dr Jeff Foster who is the Medical Director of Manual explained the likely reason for the bruise, which was also noticed on Trump’s hand last year.
Dr Jeff Foster said: “It appears this bruise in question is reoccurring, having seen a similar bruise in August and November of last year, the most likely thought is this could well be bruising from a recent cannula from the way it appears, and of course as Donald Trump is nearly 80 years old, his skin is naturally thinner and weaker which happens as we age and therefore we bruise much more easily.”
There have been many possible explanations for the reoccurring bruise and its cover ups, however Dr Foster debunked one theory put out there by US politicians: “The White House representatives have suggested Donald’s bruise is from constantly shaking hands with people, however I would be concerned if this was indeed the case of blood thinning drugs or skin delicacy.”
Trump’s lifestyle habits, such as being an avid fan of tanning, could also affect his skin’s reaction to trauma, whether that be via a cannula or a simple knock on a hard surface.
Medical Director of Cosmedics skin clinics, GP Dr Ross Perry explained to The Tab how “exposure to the sun can also damage the skin making blood vessels easier to break”.
On top of that, the bruising may be a result of medications he may be taking, including “anticoagulants or corticosteroids which can also can increase the risk of bruising” according to Dr Perry.
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