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Vitiligo is an auto immune diseases. It causes loss of pigment melanin from skin
which actually skin color as result skin divided in to two color 1 real and 2 white
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Did Michael Jackson Have A Desease?
He had a skin disease called Vitiligo. Jackson suffered from Vitiligo. This disease caused lighter patches to appear upon the skin. As many patients with the disease, it is thought that he chose to depigmentate the whole skin.
Was Michael Jackson diagnosed with a skin disease?
He had vitiligo which destroyed the pigmentation of his skin turning him white and he also had lupus. That is why he is allergic to the sun.
Are you at an increased risk from Skin cancer if you have vitiligo?
No, vitiligo is not dangerous and it causes no harm except it causes de-pigmentation. It's absolutely not a precancerous condition; infact skin cancer has nothing to do with vitiligo. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the number one cause of skin cancer so excessive exposure to sun should be avoided both by vitiligo and non vitiligo people.
What is the name of skin pigmentation problem in black skin?
Vitiligo
How did Michael bcome white?
Michael Jackson did not actually become white. He stated during his life that he had vitiligo. This is a skin condition that causes a complete lack of pigment in patches.
Why is Michael Jackson's skin whte?
He had vitiligo.
How can you do white your skin?
By diagnosing yourself with Vitiligo
What are milk white patches on the skin?
Vitiligo
Is it Tinea versicolor or vitiligo?
Tinea versicolor and vitiligo are two different diseases. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of depigmented skin. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. To accurately diagnose your disease you must visit a dermatologist. If you are looking for causes of vitiligo then this site would prove beneficial for you: http://www.vitiligoguide.com/vitiligo/
How do you pronounce the skin disorder known as 'vitiligo'?
Vitiligo is pronounced as "Vittle I Go".
Is Michael Jackson white?
no he is not he just has a skin diseise....that made him turn white he is really black
Can Vitilax Skin Oil help your vitiligo?
Yes it can. I once had vitiligo, and my doctor recommended this. I used it for about three weeks and voila! my vitiligo was gone!
