How did Michael Jackson Become White? #michaeljackson #vitiligo #skintransformation #treatment #oralmedication Always knew this about Michael Jackson, my sister told me this when I was just a kid! In 1993, Michael Jackson was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and discussed his skin condition. He revealed that he had vitiligo, a medical condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation. In 1993, Michael Jackson was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and discussed his skin condition. He revealed that he had vitiligo, a medical condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation.