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Reference sources document that Michael Jackson suffered from vitiligo, a skin condition for which he received medical treatment and which he publicly discussed.
skin and Jackson's nonconfirmation of his diagnosis resulted in speculation that he was trying to appear white. Jackson revealed he had vitiligo in 1993
Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was an American entertainer who spent over four decades in the public eye, first as a child star with the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist. From the mid-1980s, Jackson's appearance began to change dramatically. The changes to his face triggered widespread speculation of extensive cosmetic surgery, and his skin tone became much lighter.
Jackson was diagnosed with the
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First off, it's pretty well documented that Michael Jackson suffered from some form of vitiligo , which is a skin disorder that causes uneven depigmentation of the skin. This results in having a blotchy, uneven skin tone, or what is sometimes described as a "harlequin" appearance. I found that this website had the most thorough explanation of his particular struggle with vitilgo. Vitiligo Photos (and Lupus) Michael Jackson From the article: Two candid pictures from the Triumph tour where Michael’s very heavy stage make-up is be running. (Read more about stage make up in reference to this discussion here). People made fun of him in the 1980s because of all the make up he wore (i.e. made him look feminine) but there was a reason as to why he used it. Whatever else you may say about the King of Pop regarding surgery, possible misdeeds, or how he handled his condition, it's pretty evident th
Rowe met Michael Jackson while working as an assistant in Arnold Klein's dermatology office, where Jackson was being treated for vitiligo. She recalled
Deborah Jeanne Rowe (born December 6, 1958) is an American woman who was the second wife of pop musician Michael Jackson, with whom she had two children.
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