Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Vitiligo Model Embracing Identity with Pride
Dolon Mukherjee has a skin condition called vitiligo, which causes white patches on her skin.
She faced a lot of teasing and discrimination growing up.
When she became pregnant, her treatment stopped, and the white patches spread all over her body.
In 2022, a makeup artist named Priyanka helped her with a makeover that changed her life.
Now, Dolon is a model who proudly shows off her vitiligo and encourages others to love themselves just the way they are.
Dolon Mukherjee was diagnosed with vitiligo at the age of 4.
She faced discrimination and taunts throughout her life.
Pregnancy caused her vitiligo to spread due to treatment interruption.
A 2022 makeover by Priyanka transformed her life.
Dolon now works as a vitiligo model, embracing her condition as her identity.
- Who
- Dolon Mukherjee, a vitiligo model
- What
- Dolon's journey of self-acceptance and embracing her vitiligo
- When
- Diagnosed at 4 years old, makeover in 2022
- Where
- India
- Why
- To spread awareness and promote body positivity
- Name
- Dolon Mukherjee
- Condition
- Vitiligo
- Age of Diagnosis
- 4 years old
- Turning Point
- 2022 makeover by Priyanka
- Current Role
- Vitiligo model