![]() ![]() A search warrant was served on Jackson allowing authorities to examine and photograph any part of the singer's body including his private parts. #Vitiligo universalis skinIn late 1993 Jackson's skin disorder became relevant for the investigations into sexual child abuse accusations against him. Jackson was criticized for hiding the disease by bleaching and some even cast doubt on whether he suffered from vitiligo. It also started a public discourse on the topic of vitiligo, then a relatively unknown condition. Winfrey's interview of Jackson was watched by 62 million Americans. A few days later Jackson's dermatologist, Arnold Klein, said he diagnosed Jackson with vitiligo in 1986. I’ve never seen it.” Jackson said he would use make up to even it out. About skin bleaching he said: “There is no such thing as skin bleaching. By that time he hadn't known what it was. He said it had begun after the release of Thriller. It was said to have been genetic in his family. The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it is believed to be due to genetic susceptibility triggered by an environmental factor such that an autoimmune disease occurs. In 1993 Jackson revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that he was suffering from vitiligo. Jackson contradicted media reports saying he was trying to look more white. It is usually preceded by generalized vitiligo that gradually progresses to complete or near complete depigmentation of the skin and hair. ![]() ![]() Michael Jackson was diagnoised with Vitiligo universalis which refers to complete or nearly complete depigmentation of the skin (80–90% of body surface). But it doesn't prevent continued loss of skin color or a recurrence. Treatment for vitiligo may restore color to the affected skin. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. Vitiligo occurs when cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Normally, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin. This can result in discolored patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes. Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes). ![]()
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