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Humans with Vitiligo will have to be more careful in the sun, they may get a sunburn more easily. Approximately 1% of the human population is affected by the disease.

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Michael Jackson told Oprah Winfrey in 1993 that he had vitiligo, this was confirmed in 2009 after his death.

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Females and males are affected equally. There is no difference in incidence across races.

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The darker the skin (or fur) the more noticeable the changes.

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According to the VR Foundation, vitiligo dates back to 1550 BC.

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