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Arsenicum Album is one of the top skin remedies, and based on what I've read is used to treat hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and hypopigmentation (vitiligo) that causes anxiety.

It's also complementary with Thuja and Phosphorus, which are also skin remedies. (Although Thuja and Phosphorus are not complementary with each other)

I'll take a daily 6c pill until I see a change, better or worse, which means that the body is responding.

Edit 3/20/14

Instead of Lycopodium 6c, I'll used Arsenicum Album 6c, as it seems better suited to my symptoms and personality.

Edit 3/19/14

I've learned more about homeopathy since joining this forum. It's not easy to find out what the "right way" to practice homeopathy is, since homeopaths have so many differing opinions, but here are the current conclusions I've come to:

- There is no difference in effectiveness for dry doses (pills) or liquid doses. They have the same effect. Choosing which to use depends on patient preference. The key is finding the right remedy for the individual.

- For chronic skin conditions, a daily dose of a remedy at a 6c potency is optimal. These daily doses gradually stimulate the vital force to heal the chronic issue.

- Since I'm using pills now, a single dose is 1 or 2 pills dissolved under the tongue.

- Once improvement is seen, or if symptoms worsen, the dose should be stopped, or lessened.

- If no improvement is seen in 2-3 months, it's not the correct remedy, and another should be used.

- Some remedies may have a higher chance of aggravations, such as Thuja. All remedies should be well researched before using.

- Remedy dose should be adjusted as needed. There is no set dosing standard. It depends on patient response. If the patient feels more sleepy or weak than usual, it may mean the vital force is being over stimulated, and doses should be stopped or lessened.

- An improvement in mood, overall energy, and sleep are signs the remedy is working,

- Combinations of complementary remedies may be more effective than single remedies. 

As always, anyone interested in using homeopathy should research it themselves or consult an experienced homeopath.