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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Did you know these Famous people suffered from Vitiligo?

Did you know that these Famous people suffer from vitiligo?



Amitabh Bachchan, Leading South Asian Celebrity, diagnosed with the condition in the 1980s. In fact the patches on the hand are quite visible in a number of movies, such as Agneepath.




Gautam Singhania, the Managing Director of the Raymond Group of India is a known patient of vitiligo.




Michael Jackson, revealed he suffers during an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1993, after being diagnosed in the early 1980s.




Graham Norton, who has white patches in his hair as a result of vitiligo.[13]





Lee Thomas, a news anchor and entertainment reporter for WJBK (Fox) Detroit.[14][15][16]


Bryan Danielson, professional wrestler, revealed on May 19, 2007 in an interview for F4W.




Doc Hammer, artist and co-creator of The Venture Bros. has vitiligo on his scalp, causing his hair to grow two different colors.






John Henson, comedian and co-host of Watch This!



Kara-Louise Horne from Big Brother 8 suffers a mild case of vitiligo visible on her forehead. It also runs into her hairline resulting in a blonde patch of hair.

Krizz Kaliko, singer/rapper of the Strange Music record label. He has even named his debut album after the condition, Vitiligo.[17]






Thomas Lennon, of Reno 911!, as evidenced by close-ups of his hands, hips and face during the bike lock scene of episode "The Investigation Continues."

Hedvig Lindahl, Swedish football player.











Joe Rogan, actor/comedian/host.




Liam J. Holland, British Director/Producer/Editor.










J.D. Runnels, of the Chicago Bears.







Sisqo, solo and lead singer of Dru Hill reports having vitiligo.




Fez Whatley, of the Ron and Fez show has vitiligo patches on his face.







Tempestt Bledsoe


Yvette Fielding, an English broadcaster, actress and multi-millionaire.









Ralph Pagano, renowned chef of MOJO HD's Pressure Cook series, has visible vitiligo on his left hand.







Richard Hammond, Top Gear Presenter (Jet Car Crash).




Eddie Panlilio, governor of the Philippine province of Pampanga, has vitiligo patches on his face.








Did you know that Leucism is a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin?
Did you know that Vitiligo is a chronic skin disease?
Did you know what causes Vitiligo?
Did you know that vitiligo can also cause hypersensitivity to sunlight, making the skin more prone to sunburn?



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