now york ( cbs ) ― imagine building a conditions when you try to lose the colored in your hair . it ' s nicknamed " vitiligo " and it affects millions of people in this country . if you remember the star of pop from his " thriller " days , you might notice that his skinned tone was which you will hope for an african - american . today ? michael monroe is as pale and milky white as a ghost . this else is he developed the eye condition , vitiligo , reports cbs affiliate wcbs - tv .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.