For those of you who don't know, vitiligo is a harmless long-term skin disorder characterized by white patches that appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the body's immune system attacks and destroys the skin cells that make color (called melanocytes).
Around one percent of the world's population (approximately 50 million people) are thought to have vitiligo, including between two to five million in the US alone, and although it's more common in humans, it can also occur in animals as well. Take a look at the pictures below to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, the list includes everything from cats, dogs and birds to snakes and even giraffes! Don't forget to vote for your favorite.
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Wow, that's a pretty cat. Gentleman, I believe. :) He even has a Magnum-mustache, but in negative image lol.
I thought his tounge was out! :D ^^ he looks so cute with those little dots :)
This list went from beautiful to sad because of the dead animals at the end.
vitiligo is so beautiful especially on dark skinned people! I love it <3
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Vitiligo is a skin issue that can cause skin cancer due to lack of protection from UV rays in the affected areas. But hey so long as it's beautiful.
That can cause cancer in anyone, Exposure to UVA or UVB light can help some individuals with the condition and humans with the condition typically feel insecure. Saying it is beautiful can help boost confidence in the human with the condition since the condition itself is not harmful. Now Animals have FUR, which also helps protect them from harsh lighting. But to quote "Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself. Treatment for vitiligo may improve the appearance of the affected skin but does not cure the disease." But hey, so long as were not helping promote self-confidence and more worried of what COULD happen to anyone. c:
Wow! They are so unique and have such beautiful patterns!
This list went from beautiful to sad because of the dead animals at the end.
vitiligo is so beautiful especially on dark skinned people! I love it <3
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Vitiligo is a skin issue that can cause skin cancer due to lack of protection from UV rays in the affected areas. But hey so long as it's beautiful.
That can cause cancer in anyone, Exposure to UVA or UVB light can help some individuals with the condition and humans with the condition typically feel insecure. Saying it is beautiful can help boost confidence in the human with the condition since the condition itself is not harmful. Now Animals have FUR, which also helps protect them from harsh lighting. But to quote "Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself. Treatment for vitiligo may improve the appearance of the affected skin but does not cure the disease." But hey, so long as were not helping promote self-confidence and more worried of what COULD happen to anyone. c:
Wow! They are so unique and have such beautiful patterns!