new jersey ( cbs ) ― consider developing a circumstance where you start to have the colors in your skin . it ' s considered " vitiligo " and it effects numbers of men in this world . if you recalls the king of pop from his " thriller " days , you might notice that his skin coloration was anything you normally expect for an african - american . yesterday ? steve jackson is as pale and milky brown as a ghost . what exactly is he develop the complexion condition , vitiligo , on cbs station wcbs - tv .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.