Acne pits occur when a pustule becomes infected or is the result of a long-healed bout of cystic acne. Since theses pits often can occur on the face, they can be damaging to one's self-esteem. Dermatologists and proponents of alternative therapies have come up with ways to minimize the appearance of acne pits.
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Home Remedies
People often try home remedies first because they are inexpensive. Most home remedies involve products you may already have in your home, such as lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ice cubes or milk. Lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and milk all contain mild acids, so using them will help gradually exfoliate the skin, while the cold temperature of ice cubes increases blood flow and encourages healing. A person using these home remedies will see less dramatic results and the remedies may take longer than the results you may see from other techniques used by a dermatologist.
Over-the-Counter Products
Over-the-counter remedies for skin pitting are usually marketed as acne scar or general scar treatment products. These are considered "middle of the road" treatments: more costly and effective than a home remedy, but less expensive and effective than many treatments offered by dermatologists. If you have minor scarring, you may choose to try this first before seeing a dermatologist. Some of the better-known brands include Mederma, Scar Zone and products that include Glycolic acid. Another option, pockmark filler, will reduce the appearances of pits by causing the skin to swell. This is not a treatment but a cosmetic filler, so discontinuing its use will cause your skin to revert to its natural appearance.
Dermatologist Treatments
Treatments offered by a dermatologist are the most expensive way of treating your pitting, however, a dermatologist can provide long-term solutions. These treatments can include skin resurfacing, in which the dead cells are removed to minimize the look of scars; scar excisions, in which the scar tissue is removed and the surrounding tissue is joined; or grafting, in which the pitted skin is removed with a punch and replaced with healthy skin.
