What skin disorder does Micheal Jackson have that caused his skin to turn white? (OR) Did he bleach his skin?

Answer 1

Michael Jackson claims to have vitiligo, which would cause patches of his skin to be white. As a solution, some people bleach all of their skin to match.

Answer 2

Micheal Jackson actually suffers from a form of Leprosy that affects the pigmentation of the skin. Although there are various causes for this, his most probably came about due to the extensive surgeries and excessive make-up use.

This is a condition I witnessed personally as a youth when an older gentleman's skin began to change or loose pigmentation. He did not have the resources of modern medicine nor the funds to seek out a cure, therefore he had to endure and live his life with dark and light patches all over his face and arms.

A Black persons skin may not seem vulnerable to those of other races, creeds or national origins. But in all actuality it is very sensitive to some of the chemicals others use in make-up.

As far as the "Bleaching" of his skin is concerned one would have to ask him personally or if they could get it out ask his dermatologist.

For more information please visit the web site listed below.

Answer 3

Known as the “Michael Jackson Disease,” vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by permanent white spots on different parts of the body as a result of the destruction of melanocytes, the cells that provide skin color
He bleaches his skin to match the Lighter areas.

Answer 4

Vitiligo: Pronounced vit-uh-LIE- go. A condition in which the skin turns white due to the loss of melanocytes. These cells produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its characteristic color. (Melanocytes also impart color to the retina of the eye and the mucous membrane tissues lining the inside of the mouth, nose, genital and rectal areas). In vitiligo, the melanocytes are mysteriously destroyed, leaving de-pigmented patches of skin on different parts of the body. The hair that grows in areas affected by vitiligo may also turn white.

Vitiligo is a common disorder. It occurs in 1-2% of people and affects both sexes and all races equally. Vitiligo is never present at birth. It crops up between the ages of 10 and 30 in about half of cases and before age 40 in 95% of cases. More than 30% of people with vitiligo have a family history of the disorder, pointing to the presence of genetic factors capable of contributing to the condition.

As the skin gradually loses its color, patch by patch, other people may treat someone with vitiligo like a leper, thinking they have a contagious skin disease. In fact, vitiligo is called "white leprosy" in India. Women with it are often discriminated against in marriage. If they develop vitiligo after marriage, it can be grounds for divorce.

In people with vitiligo, the melanocytes self-destruct, probably because of an autoimmune reaction in which the body mistakenly attacks its own cells. The resulting white patches of skin may enlarge and increase in number for a while, and then the condition may stabilize, only to start up again later. Injury, illness, a bad sunburn and severe stress have been known to provoke the onset or progression of vitiligo.

Vitiligo is sometimes associated with more serious disorders that also have an autoimmune cause, including: hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland), adrenocortical insufficiency (the adrenal gland does not produce enough cortisol), alopecia areata (patches of baldness), and pernicious anemia (a low level of red blood cells caused by the failure of the body to absorb vitamin B12). Vitiligo is also a feature of a number of genetic diseases.

People with vitiligo must protect their skin from exposure to the sun. Affected areas of skin can become seriously sunburned while the surrounding skin tans. Affected people must be vigilant about using sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (an SPF of 30 or above) on exposed skin. During long periods outdoors, they should wear long sleeves, pants and wide-brimmed hats.

Answer 5

Yes, frankly he did . Vitiligo is a skin condition where you lose pigment in patches of skin. It shows up in a number of diseases. But poor Michael was a little too evenly white for this to have been his problem - although that's only my opinion. I think he had a huge case of body dysmorphic syndrome - and perceived flaws in his skin (or uneveness in his pigmentation) resulted in his extreme "solution."

Answer 6

Vitaligo is the name of the disease that causes skin to lose its pigment. However it usually is lost in patches. Ones skin does not turn lighter all over.

I don't know if MJ has Vitaligo or not.

Answer 7

http://anomalies-unlimited.com/Jackson.html

Vitiligo...http://www.medicinenet.com/vitiligo/article.htm

It is also associated with people who have autoimmune diseases.

It is likely he had laser surgery to even out the areas where he had "white patches." Yet another in a series of Bad Cosmetic Procedure decisions.

Answer 8

Iwannabewhite-itis

Answer 9

Supposedly it's Melasma.
But he bleached it...otherwise it wouldn't be so even. He's a weirdo nonetheless.
Maybe vitiligo?

Answer 10

he totally bleached his skin!! that disease dosen't happen over night. it happens over a span of five years to totally turn someone white. that was just a lame coverup