Talk to Dermatologist on Subject: Concern Regarding Skin Discoloration And Sensitivity

Assalamualaikum Doctor, I'm 17 years old, male, from Pakistan. I’m reaching out for help regarding my skin.

Over the past 1.5 years, I used many home remedies that I saw online (like lemon, turmeric, besan, yogurt, etc.) even though my skin was originally fine. At first, my skin seemed to glow, but over time it started becoming darker and more sensitive. I kept trying different remedies to fix it, which probably made things worse. I applied these things on my face, neck, hands, arms, and feet. Now, only my arms are okay — the rest of the areas have become darker than my original skin tone (which is light yellowish).

My skin is generally normal, but it sometimes gets dry, possibly due to the weather or overuse of these remedies. I don’t have any major acne issues or open pores — just uneven tone, sensitivity, and some dryness. I don’t use junk food often and try to take care of my internal health too.

I just want to recover my natural skin tone and strengthen my skin barrier.