Myths vs Truth
Facts and Science
Celebrities
100

Vitiligo only affects people with dark skin

Myth

100

Vitiligo is considered this type of disorder, in which the body attacks its own cells.

autoimmune disorder

100

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

200

Stress can trigger or worsen Vitiligo 

Truth

200

True or False Vitiligo is contagious

False

200

This popular podcast host and UFC commentator has mentioned having white patches on his skin that resemble vitiligo.

Joe Rogan

300

All people with vitiligo eventually lose all pigment on their body.

Myth

300

The medical term for loss of pigment in the skin is this.

Depigmentation

300

This fashion model rose to fame on “America’s Next Top Model” and proudly displays her vitiligo.

Winnie Harlow

400

Some forms of light therapy can help restore pigment in vitiligo-affected areas.

Truth

400

This layer of the skin, where melanocytes are found, is called.

Epidermis

400

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