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Detailed explanation-1: -World Vitiligo Day takes place on June 25. Vitiligo is a skin disorder that affects 1% to 2 % of the population.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Vitiligo Day, observed on June 25, is an initiative aimed to build global awareness about vitiligo. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population worldwide; a loss of color in the skin creating a variety of patterns on the skin from loss of pigment.

Detailed explanation-3: -This 2022 year theme for World Vitiligo Day 2022 is “Learning to Live With Vitiligo” In the last decade, campaign headquarters have been hosted by different countries with different ideas, and this year the campaign headquarters will be hosted by Mexico under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Med. Jorge Ocampo Candiani.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Vitiligo day was initially known as Purple Fun day and is celebrated around the world on June 25th. It was first celebrated in memory of late King of Pop Michael Jackson, who suffered from vitiligo and died on 25th June 2009.

Detailed explanation-5: -June 25th is a day of celebration of our lives and our community. Over the years, its purpose has broadened from simply raising awareness of vitiligo to include recognition of the bullying, social neglect, psychological trauma and disability of nearly 100 million of people affected by vitiligo.