Glove worn by Michael Jackson hid Vitiligo

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Michael Jackson wore glove to hide Vitiligo on hand

This photo released by Julien's Auctions shows Michael Jackson's custom designed white spandex, right hand glove completely covered in in clear Swarovski crystal loch rosen crystals. Julien's Auction estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions, Shaan Kokin)in) This picture shows Vitiligo on hand Photo Credit: Vitiligo on Hand Malar Rash or Butterfly Rash associated with Lupus More Michael Jackson News and Coverage Glove worn by Michael Jackson hid Vitiligo Does Blanket hate the light? Michael Jackson Memorial Service Full Video Dr. Arnie Klein on Larry King Michael Jackson the Father: Newly released videos of Michael and his children Paris, Prince, and Blanket Paris Jackson made Spike Lee cry Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Michael Jackson Memorial Service Does Michael Jackson appear at own memorial? Unexplained ghost photo debated. Vote! Is Rev. Al Sharpton a Racist? Watch repeat of Michael Jackson Memorial Service right now! Michael Jackson's Children: Prince, Paris, and Blanket photo slideshow Vote: Do you think Michael Jackson is a pervert Over 700 VOTES VOICE YOUR OPINION! Michael Jackson's brother, Marlon and daughter, Paris speak CNN Live to replay Michael Jackson Memorial Service Share your experiences with the Michael Jackson Memorial Statement by Diana Ross at the Michael Jackson Memorial Statement by Nelson Mandela at the Michael Jackson Memorial Opening statements by Pastor Lucius Smith Queen Latifah reads poem by Maya Angelou, 'We had Him' Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Live on CNN Michael Jackson Memorial Online with CBS and Chat For breaking news updates delivered to your Inbox, click "subscribe to email" either above or below this post.

Everyone wondered why Michael Jackson wore the glove. Even Brooke Shields mentioned it during the Memorial Service. A new article from CNN explains the mystery. The trademark, white glove worn by Michael Jackson was designed specifically to cover the skin condition that was discoloring Michael Jackson’s hand.

"The glove was to cover the vitiligo; that's how that glove came into being." Said Cicely Tyson to CNN's Don Lemon.

Michael Jackson repeatedly denied allegations that he was bleaching his skin or denying his black heritage, as he was frequently accused of. In an interview with Larry King (View Video Here)  Michael Jackson’s dermatologist, Arnie Klein, verified that Jackson was suffering from Vitiligo. However Michael Jackson repeatedly told the public that he had the condition, he said it to Oprah Winfrey during their famous interview.

In addition to Vitiligo, Michael Jackson was also diagnosed with Lupus. Both conditions have a higher risk percentage in African Americans and both are immunological conditions. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory condition that results when the immune system turns against the body. It is identified by a butterfly rash or malar rash. Dr. Arnie Klein states in his interview that upon first meeting Michael Jackson he was suffering from the characteristic malar or butterfly rash, loss of hair, crusting on his scalp, and was in extreme pain, another condition commonly associated with Lupus. The butterfly rash extends across both cheeks and the bridge of the nose, giving the appearance of a butterfly shape.

Other symptoms of Lupus include weight loss, skin lesions, chronic rashes that worsen after exposure to sun, mouth sores, fatigue, joint pain, Alopecia or hair loss, chest pain, extremities (fingers or toes) turning white or blue after exposure to cold temperatures or when stressed, feeling depressed or anxious, and difficulty with memory.

Vitiligo occurs when there is a loss of melanin or melanocytes in the skin. The coloring of the skin loses its pigmentation and splotches of paler skin emerge. The loss of pigmentation associated with Vitiligo is not evenly spread throughout the body but are rather splotchy or spread throughout. It is often the extremities, such as fingers and toes that develop the patches first. Here is a photo of Vitiligo on the hands. This is most likely very similar to what Michael Jackson experienced when he had his signature white glove created.

The stigma associated with Vitiligo can be great and it is important for those suffering from the condition to recognize the impact the condition might be having on his or her emotional health and well being. Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are often prevalent with those who are suffering with Vitiligo. Michael Jackson has said in previous reports, as well as those closest to him, that he had undergone many procedures, including multiple skin grafts. Skin grafts are a common form of treatment for those suffering from Vitligo.

In this Video you can clearly see Michael Jackson was suffering from Vitiligo. One of the treatments is to undergo 'Depgimentation' to create a solid color. Michael Jackson did not turn himself white to turn his back on his black heritage. He suffered from Vitiligo.  Click video below to see pictures of Michael Jackson photographed with skin pigmentation changes as well as to see more images of Vitiligo.

Michael Jackson Speaks about Vitiligo

Source: CNN

Mayo Clinic: Vitiligo

Lupus Foundation of America