\nDuring recent public appearances, former president Donald Trump displayed mysterious red marks on his hand.\n
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 Trump\u2019s hand could be a result of a fall, a hand herpes, or even ketchup.\n
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, \u201cRashes on the hands can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from infections to inflammatory conditions to external exposures.\u201d\n
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Of course, he added that it is not possible to diagnose a skin ailment from a single photo.
\nFurther, Zeichner offered four explanations for Trump\u2019s hand rashes, most of which are certainly less intriguing than the theories floating around the internet.\n
His hands are too dry?\n One of the reasons for Trump\u2019s red marks could be that his hands are too dry. The former president once revealed he\u2019s been a \u201cgermophobe,\u201d 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.\n Golf-related blisters? There was lime juice on his hands? None of the above! During both presidential campaigns, past and present, Trump has bragged about his perfect health state.\n
\nBeing 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 \u201cfriction from activities like golf, weightlifting, or baseball.\u201d\n
\n\u201cEven exposure to lime juice in the presence of sunlight can cause a chemical burn to the skin,\u201d or \u201cmargarita burn,\u201d according to Zeichner. Trump doesn\u2019t consume alcohol, but a zesty mocktail can leave welts on your skin.\n
\nThe exact reason for Trump\u2019s red marks on his hand can\u2019t be stated judging from a photo. It can simply be an insect bite, who knows.\n\n