Sammy Sosa photos reveal bleached skin (photos, videos)

Nov 9, 2009 Author Evan Roberts

Sammy Sosa photos skin

Vitiligo on Hand

Vitiligo on Hand

Sammy Sosa photos are circulating the Internet and drawing myriad opinions and speculations. Some early photos of Sammy Sosa reveal a clearly defined deep- chocolate brown skin, the product of his Dominican Republic heritage. The current photos reveal a startling change as Sammy Sosa looks pale. The big unveil was made public when Sammy Sosa appeared at the Latin Grammy awards.


Speculation has circulated that Sammy Sosa has Vitiligo and is undergoing skin bleaching treatments. It has been reported that Sosa is undergoing a skin rejuvenation process that caused the skin lightening. Others speculate that Sosa has developed a skin reaction to steroid use. The New York Times had previously reported that Sammy Sosa had tested positive for steroids earlier this year. Currently, there is no known link between steroid use and Vitiligo. Topical prescription steroids are commonly prescribed to treat Vitiligo.


If Sosa is dealing with Vitiligo, skin bleaching is a common treatment that is used to even out the skin. In the video below a comment is made with reference to Michael Jackson, however, some would find that comment to be uncouth. The remark “Don’t worry, he’s not trying to be Michael Jackson,” is actually inappropriate as it has been verified through Michael Jackson’s dermatologist that he was dealing with Vitiligo; a condition that affects the pigmentation of the skin and leaves the skin discolored and with splotches of varying hues. Michael Jackson admitted to the public that he had Vitiligo and found it to be devastating to his emotional well-being, yet he was continually vilified for the sudden change in his skin.


Should Sammy Sosa be undergoing the same condition, it would be better to speak out about Vitiligo and those who suffer from the condition than to continue vilifying those who had the condition like Michael Jackson. Reports state that Michael Jackson had his infamous glove developed to hide the loss of pigmentation on his hand.

More: Glove worn by Michael Jackson hid Vitiligo







7 Responses į “Sammy Sosa photos reveal bleached skin (photos, videos)”

  1. Greg Delaney @ November 9th, 2009 6:56 PM

    since Sammy’s current condition seems to be a common side effect of this particular skin treatment, I wonder why people continue to have it done…

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  3. Heather @ November 9th, 2009 7:17 PM

    Come on.. How stupid do you think we are… You are black and should be proud.. Now you’re white and what kind of message are you sending to proud black children of America. If you think that you will not be considered black, guess again………….

  4. sara @ November 9th, 2009 8:36 PM

    I guess the green contact and hair straighteners are also side effects of his condition too.

  5. Tom @ November 9th, 2009 10:22 PM

    Heather, black children of America should look towards their parents, first. Their families hold the message of what is right in life….. Sammy is Dominican…

  6. Kelle @ November 10th, 2009 7:01 PM

    That looks like a case of vitiligo to me, not skin bleech or anything.And i really doubt that he is trying to look white that is just ridiculous

  7. Kelle @ November 10th, 2009 7:05 PM

    I find that comment made about Micheal Jackson rude uncalled for ad tottaly inaproriate evry should know by now that Micheal Jackson had vitiligo.

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