Michael Jackson: Skin Pigmentation Surgery

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Michael Jackson's change in skin color is attributed to his diagnosis of Vitiligo, a common skin disorder that causes loss of pigment. He underwent medical treatments aimed at evening out his skin tone, which contributed to the appearance of lighter skin. The discussion references resources such as eMedicine and Wikipedia for further information on Vitiligo and its treatments.

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How did Michael Jackson change the color of his skin? Someone told me it was through skin pigmentation surgery

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Michael claims to have a disorder called Vitaligo, which is pretty common. Medical treatments include, evening out the skin pigment.
You can read more about it here.
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic453.htm
 
Thank you, kind of like having a guardian spelling angle on my shoulder.o:)
 

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