Barbie with Vitiligo

The Barbie with vitiligo was introduced in 2021and Ken doll with vitiligo followed in 2022. Developed in response to fan requests and consultations with dermatologists, these dolls are part of Mattel's Barbie "Fashionistas" line, featuring many body types, skin tones, and hairstyles.

Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of skin to lose their pigment. Mattel said in a statement that a prototype of the vitiligo toy, which debuted on the Barbie Instagram page, became its…