Donald Trump's hand make-up spotted in Scotland as health fears soar

Donald Trump has sparked yet more health fears as he appeared in Scotland with visible make-up on his hand. It is not the first time the US President has been spotted with a patch of make-up on the back of his hand and comes less than two weeks after American officials confirmed he had been diagnosed with a condition affecting his veins called chronic venous insufficiency.

Bruising on the back of Mr Trump's hand covered with make-up has been spotted by eagle-eyed viewers in recent weeks, however officials have said this is unrelated to the vein condition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the bruising was "consistent" with irritation from the president's "frequent handshaking" and the use of aspirin. The 79-year-old is said to take aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Ms Leavitt said during the briefing on July 17 that her disclosure of Mr Trump's medical check up was meant to dispel recent rumours about the president's health.

Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition common in older adults and causes blood to pool in veins.

It happens when small valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.

The condition affects the legs and usually appears as varicose veins and venous ulcers.

Other symptoms include heaviness, swelling, restless legs and muscle cramps.

The President's condition is "benign and common", particularly in those over the age of 70, White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella said.

The latest photo of make-up on Mr Trump's hand was captured as he stood outside his Turnberry golf course in Ayrshire, Scotland, alongside Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria.

After appearing in front of TV cameras on the steps of the US President's resort, the two leaders held a briefing inside with the media.

They discussed issues including the situation in Gaza, the latest on a Ukraine ceasefire and free speech.