Michael Jackson did not bleach his skin; he had vitiligo, a chronic skin condition that causes the loss of pigmentation in patches. This condition leads to uneven skin tone and often becomes more noticeable over time! Jackson’s vitiligo was confirmed by his dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, and later by his autopsy report following his death in 2009. To even out his skin tone for public appearances and reduce the visual contrast caused by the blotchy patches, Jackson reportedly used makeup and sk