The Adventures of The Vitiligo Man

About Shankar Jalota

Shankar Jalota is a vitiligo advocate from London. He first got diagnosed with vitiligo at the age of fifteen. It took more than six years for him to embrace his condition after battling with low confidence and self-esteem. Shankar now twenty-eight has spent the last seven years spreading awareness and being an advocate for vitiligo. Teaming up with the charity Changing Faces Shankar has been featured on BBC News as well as in The Daily Telegraph HuffPost and more news related outlets. Shankar has also spent time modelling for diversity campaigns with highlights such as being featured on the cover of the Boots Spring '22 Health & Beauty magazine recognised as an influencer who is breakingbeauty boundaries. Shankar has also spoken at vitiligo events with the charity Vitiligo Society sharing his story and advice to those struggling with the condition.Shankar now wants to help spread awareness about vitiligo and other visible differences to a new generation. Shankar believes educating children at a young age can help raise awareness inclusivity and acceptance of people's differences.