{"id":5122,"date":"2026-08-19T15:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=5122"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:08:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:08:42","slug":"doctors-warn-of-popping-pimple-in-triangle-of-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=5122","title":{"rendered":"Doctors warn of popping pimple in \u2018triangle of death\u2019 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container fullwidth-entry-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"container-wrapper fullwidth-entry-title\">\n<header class=\"entry-header-outer\">\n<div class=\"entry-header\">\n<div id=\"single-post-meta\" class=\"post-meta clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content container\" data-mg-article-url=\"https:\/\/dotnetal.com\/doctors-warn-of-popping-pimple-in-triangle-of-death\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTyqfNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWUwaG1HMkNYYTN3TkpMd09zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIonyLBOPPUZ4kUJv0ImqygeXEYfWewiZRy1BmJ-UMWdSx85zh1y8fzdS0G8_aem_kflTZ-6wcRS4agLxpuH8Sw\">\n<div id=\"main-content-row\" class=\"tie-row main-content-row\">\n<div class=\"main-content tie-col-md-8 tie-col-xs-12\" role=\"main\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" class=\"container-wrapper post-content tie-standard\">\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>People are prone to \u2018popping pimples\u2019 in an effort to get rid of them quicker. However, now some people are sounding the alarm over the pimple-popping habit you might have.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep reading to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lish Marie observed a cyst-like pimple near her nose and, like many individuals, decided to squeeze and pop it upon seeing it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few hours later, she found herself at an urgent care facility where she was given four prescriptions. 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She recalls that shortly thereafter, she began to notice swelling in her face.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When she tried to smile, only one side of her face would move while the other remained immobile. Additionally, she was suffering from \u2018extreme pain\u2019 in the area of swelling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She proceeded to an urgent care center where medical professionals attended to her needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was prescribed four different medications, including antibiotics and steroids, to combat the infection. Fortunately, she sought medical help promptly, as the pimple she had popped was situated in the \u2018triangle of death\u2019 region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI believe I caught mine very quickly, within a few hours, so I am currently taking a significant amount of medication,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just one day later, she was already experiencing improvement. By the third day following the incident, she had returned to her normal state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical professionals have issued warnings regarding the dangers of popping pimples in the \u201ctriangle of death.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This specific area on the face poses a risk of potentially allowing bacteria to reach the brain, which can result in severe health complications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Mark Strom, a dermatologist, advises that if you have a pimple in the facial region, which extends from the bridge of your nose to the corners of your mouth, it is best not to pop it, as this area contains veins that connect directly to the brain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPopping pimples in the central part of the face can be especially hazardous. Squeezing these pimples creates a small wound through which bacteria can enter the bloodstream, leading to infection,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe facial area from the bridge of the nose down to the corners of the mouth contains veins that connect directly to the brain via a blood vessel known as the cavernous sinus,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Strom indicates that if a pimple in this region is popped, it creates an \u2018open wound\u2019 that allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream directly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can result in an infection that may spread to the brain. Should further complications develop, one could suffer from blindness, stroke, or even paralysis. In severe instances, the infection could also be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it becomes necessary to pop a pimple in this area, Dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano advises that both the pimple and the hands used for popping must be properly sterilized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen, use a diabetic lancet, which features a very fine needle, to create a small opening with a gentle prick that \u2018won\u2019t cause too much damage,&#8217;\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following this, pressure should be applied using two cotton swabs to assist in absorbing the pimple.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen popping a pimple, it is crucial to avoid applying excessive pressure; otherwise, you may experience increased inflammation and scarring,\u201d she noted, while also emphasizing that individuals should refrain from taking risks with pimples situated in the \u2018triangle of death.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Share this with others to let them know about this risky move when it comes to pimples.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shutterstock.com People are prone to \u2018popping pimples\u2019 in an effort to get rid of them quicker. 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