It is no longer a state secret: the President of the United States, Donald Trump, suffers from bruises. And if these suspicious spots seen on his right hand have caused a lot of talk, these bruises are not linked to any health problem. In an interview given to Wall Street JournalMelania’s husband revealed the real reason behind these brands.
The president has been taking a “high dose” of the substance for years
While many reasons can explain the appearance of these spots on the hands – skin weakened by time, minor trauma often underestimated or even chronic exposure to the sun leading to
senile purpura – Donald Trump’s drug treatment would be in question.
“They (the doctors) would prefer that I take the lower dose (of aspirin). I have been taking a stronger one (…) for years, and it causes bruising“, confided the president to
Wall Street Journal.
Before specifying: “They say aspirin is good for thinning the blood and I don’t want thick blood flowing to my heart. I want nice flowing blood“, he explains about his daily intake of 325 milligrams… while the recommended daily dose is much lower.
“In primary prevention, low-dose aspirin (75–160 mg/day) can be considered in adults at high cardiovascular risk, provided that they do not have an increased risk of bleeding. However, recent recommendations advise against its systematic use in people over 60 years of age, due to a risk of bleeding greater than the expected benefit,” confirms Dr Gérald Kierzek.
The other possible cause of these hematomas put forward by the White House: the numerous “handshakes” from the president, carried out all day long.
But can simple handshakes combined with taking an aspirin really trigger such bruises? Here is what Dr Gérald Kierzek, medical director of True Medical, thinks.
Thinner blood and repeated micro-traumas
If the advanced age of the president (79 years) could partly explain the appearance of these bruises (since the epidermis weakens over the years), the combination of handshakes and aspirin taken daily could thin the blood and encourage the appearance of bruises.
“Aspirin, by inhibiting platelet aggregation, thins the blood and significantly increases the risk of bruising, especially at high doses or prolonged use,” confirms Dr Gérald Kierzek. “As for thex repeated hand shaking, they actually cause vascular micro-trauma which, under aspirin, bleed more easily under the fragile skin, particularly in the elderly. continues the emergency doctor.
How to reduce these marks on the skin?
Although Donald Trump has chosen his solution (he hides the marks on his right hand using foundation), simple daily actions can reduce the appearance of these unsightly bruises.
“To reduce these stains (apart from hand shaking), I recommend wearing protective gloves during risky activities, using an electric razor to avoid cuts and monitoring your diet which must be rich in vitamin C and K (citrus fruits, spinach) in order to strengthen the capillary vessels”, recommends the medical director of True Medical. “Also consult a doctor to adjust the dose of aspirin or switch to a less bleeding alternative if bruising persists,” he continues.
Nevertheless, the benefit/risk ratio of aspirin (cardiovascular prevention vs. risk of hematomas) argues in favor of its continuation.in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, but never in self-medication”finally recalls the emergency doctor.
If you too are affected by these nasty bruises, you have now been warned!