New bruise ‘reappears’ on Donald Trump’s hand after large mark sparked health fears

The large bruise on Donald Trump's right hand has made a return, months after it was first spotted.

In February, the American public noticed something about the President's appearance when he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House to speak about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

While the topic was important, the attention quickly shifted to the 78-year-old's hand, as a large bruise was seen on his hand during their meeting.

People started to speculate the Trump was on an IV drip, or that his age meant that he bruised more easily, due to thinning skin.

However, the White House's press secretary was quick to shut these rumours down, putting it down to the number of hands he has to shake on a daily basis.

The 47th US President is the oldest to ever be inaugurated in the White House, which brought on health concerns from members of the public.

It's not like the businessman could hide it much anyway, as he is a fan of using his body language and hand gestures to get his points across when speaking.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: "President Trump has bruises on his hand because he's constantly working and shaking hands all day every day.

"President Trump is a man of the people, and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.

"His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day."

But now, eagle-eyed social media users have been quick to spot that the mark has returned, when the President presented the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team on Tuesday (15 April).

A bruise was also seen on the palm of his hand (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The trophy was handed to the winner of the American college football series, among teams from the US Army, Navy, and Air Force academies.

Trump could be seen addressing the crowd as he held the pigskin, which had his name inscribed into it.

A championship ring was spotted on his left hand, while the same bruise was seen on his right hand, though it looked like he had tried to cover it up with make-up.

While attention was brought to the bruise earlier this year, it was first spotted in October while he was on the campaign trail, which would back up the point made by Leavitt about bruising due to handshakes.

But despite this, a medical professional has shared their thoughts on the bruise, as Dr Ola Otulana, a GP and physician at Cassiobury Court rehabilitation centre in Watford, shared his expertise with MailOnline.

The President's bruise was noticeable earlier this week (ANDREW THOMAS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Dr Otulana claims that it is 'consistent with a superficial contusion', telling the publication that it is a result of 'minor trauma'.

The expert explained: "This could occur from something as everyday as bumping the hand against a hard surface, repeated pressure - for example from leaning on a cane or gripping something firmly - or even medical procedures such as venepuncture, or blood draw."

Mentioning 'thinning skin' and 'fragile blood vessels' in older people, the physician said that these conditions can worsen if medications such as Aspirin and anti-inflammatories are used.

Ultimately, Dr Otulana highlighted that it doesn't flag any huge issues for the President, but if symptoms were to begin, or if it were to persist or spread, then medical attention would be required.