Vitiligo: Five Things To Know Of The Skin Condition Micahel Jackson Hid From Many

The World Vitiligo Day celebrated on June 25 every ear was established to spread awareness about vitiligo, which is a skin condition that causes the loss of pigmentation in patches on the skin. It affects millions of people around the world and can often be a source of insecurity or low self-esteem for those affected.

It was not until his death that many got to know of how the condition led the late musician, Micahel Jackson into some of his weird actions.

Vitiligo is painless

Vitiligo is a condition that does not lead to any kind of physical pain in the person suffering from it. It affects the skin color, hair, and sometimes the pupils which might cause some emotional and psychological trauma.

It Is neutral to all

Vitiligo is a neutral skin condition that can affect anyone without a family medical history of the same. It is not life-threatening and most people with vitiligo stay in good health. Children might or might not get it if one of their parents suffers from vitiligo.

It not contagious

It is not contagious, that is, vitiligo cannot be spread from one person to another by direct or indirect contact. It is not transferable by touch, sharing personal items, sexual intercourse etc.

Vitiligo is not caused by food intake

Vitiligo is not caused by the consumption of any food item; it is said to be an autoimmune skin condition. Patients suffering from it can eat and drink any food item unless their doctor tells them otherwise

Not all white patches lead to vitiligo

Not all white spots or patches on the skin can be deemed as vitiligo. It is important to consult a doctor in case a white spot appears on the skin instead of self-diagnosis.

 There are several other conditions and diseases which begin from a white spot and are not vitiligo, these might be Nevus, post-burn skin, leprosy, fungal infections etc and the occasion of the World Vitiligo Day is one to address the issues.

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