What’s Going On With Trump’s Bruised Hand?

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00:00You've probably seen the photos, President Trump with a dark bruise on his hand.

00:04Some online even wondered if makeup was being used to cover it.

00:07So what's really going on?

00:13Cameras have picked up the bruise at several recent events.

00:16Sometimes it looks darker, other times lighter, almost as if it had been concealed.

00:20The White House says it's nothing alarming, just the result of frequent handshakes made more visible by his daily use of aspirin.

00:27They insist he remains in good health.

00:29In July, officials also revealed Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood flow in the legs and can cause swelling.

00:37But doctors stressed there were no serious complications.

00:40So why do older adults bruise so easily?

00:43Doctors point to something common called senile purpura.

00:46As skin thins with age and sun exposure, even a small bump can leave big purple patches.

00:51They look dramatic, but are usually harmless.

00:54And blood thinners like aspirin make them more noticeable.

00:57We've seen this before.

00:58Queen Elizabeth II's final public photo showed her hand dark purple, which experts also link to senile purpura.

01:05As for makeup, reporters have long said Trump uses cosmetics for public appearances.

01:09And in some images, the bruise looks slightly covered.

01:12But the White House line hasn't changed.

01:14It's from handshakes and aspirin, nothing more.

01:17Bottom line, the bruises are real, but not unusual for his age.

01:21Easy bruising is common in older adults, and in most cases, it's benign.