Sammy Sosa photos skin

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.

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