Myths vs Truth
Vitiligo only affects people with dark skin
Myth
Vitiligo is considered this type of disorder, in which the body attacks its own cells.
autoimmune disorder
Known as the King of Pop, he often wore makeup and gloves to cover skin changes and was one of the first global superstars to publicly discuss living with vitiligo.
Michael Jackson
Stress can trigger or worsen Vitiligo
Truth
True or False Vitiligo is contagious
False
This popular podcast host and UFC commentator has mentioned having white patches on his skin that resemble vitiligo.
Joe Rogan
All people with vitiligo eventually lose all pigment on their body.
Myth
The medical term for loss of pigment in the skin is this.
Depigmentation
This fashion model rose to fame on “America’s Next Top Model” and proudly displays her vitiligo.
Winnie Harlow
Some forms of light therapy can help restore pigment in vitiligo-affected areas.
Truth
This layer of the skin, where melanocytes are found, is called.
Epidermis
This British TV presenter, known for his high-speed antics on "Top Gear," has openly discussed living with vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin pigmentation.
Richard Hammond