
Why Did Michael Jackson Turn White? Vitiligo, Lupus, Makeup and the Real Story Behind His Skin Color Transformation
Quick Summary Michael Jackson had vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of skin to lose their pigment. He used makeup to cover the lighter patches and reportedly used prescription depigmenting cream as the condition spread. His 2009 autopsy confirmed that he had vitiligo. His changing skin tone was linked to the condition and its treatment, not simply to a




