Actors living with Vitiligo.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins.The hair from the skin may also become white. The inside of the mouth and nose may also be involved.Typically both sides of the body are affected.Often the patches begin on areas of skin that are exposed to the sun. It is more noticeable in people with dark skin.Vitiligo may result in psychological stress and those affected may be stigmatized.
The exact cause of vitiligo is unknown.It is believed to be due to genetic susceptibility that is triggered by an environmental factor such that an autoimmune disease occurs

 

 

 

1.Leleti Khumalo
She is an actress famous for starring in Sarafina. Her other role was on Generations where she played Busi Dlomo. She is currently in Imbewu, where she plays MaZulu. She had vitiligo when she was 24 year old, it just appeared and spread out through the years. Initially she hide it with make up but in Imbewu she let viewers see her patches.
[Mzansi Soapies & Teaser]
2.Brighton Ngoma
He is popularly known for his role on Scandal as Quinton Nyathi. He had patches on his arms and hands. He revealed that it is not contagious and it is not painful. And he doesn’t mind standing out.