new york ( cbs ) ― picture developing a condition where you start to lose the color in your life . it ' s called " vitiligo " and it changes millions of people in this country . if you recognize the king of pop from his " horror " time , you probably notice that his skinned tone was what you would expect for an african - american . today ? detroit jordan is as pale and luminous around as a ghost . what happened is he developed the hair condition , vitiligo , reports cbs station kcbs - dt .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.