Acne is most frequently spotted on the forehead, cheekbones, and chin of the face. When acne appears on your face, you may find that you are unable to resist the urge to pop the pimples. However, it is important to be aware that there are some serious risks associated with popping pimples in the region known as the triangle of death on your face.

What is the Triangle of Death on the face?

The name "Triangle of Death" refers to the triangular area that extends from the bridge of the nose to the corners of the mouth. For example, create a triangular shape on the face by connecting the thumb and forefinger of both hands to the facial area. The area on the face commonly referred to as the "triangle of the face" or "triangle of death" is known by that name.

Why it is dangerous to pop pimples in the Triangle of Death

Acne is more likely to appear in the triangle of death because of the high concentration of oil glands in that area. On the other hand, you shouldn't squeeze pimples that are near your nose, particularly on the bridge and forehead, as doing so could lead to an infection.

There are blood vessels in this area that go straight to the brain. If there are wounds or acne on the face in the triangle of death, bacteria could get into the body through the blood vessels.

It is possible for a bacterial infection to move from the acne wound to the brain, despite the rarity of this occurrence. The cavernous sinus, a substantial blood vessel situated behind the eye socket, also connects this region to the brain.

A Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection is a common occurrence that can rapidly travel to the brain. Infection in this region can also result in cavernous sinus thrombosis, which has the potential to cause a variety of severe health issues, including:

• Brain abscess
• Brain infection
• Facial nerve damage includes eye muscle paralysis
• Meningitis
• Pneumonia
• Septic embolism (infected blood clot that travels through the bloodstream)
• Stroke

This bacterial infection can result in vision loss and pneumonia. On the other hand, fast antibiotic treatment of this infection helps to stop more infection.

Risks of popping pimples

In fact, the specialists do not advise popping acne spots wherever they appear, regardless of whether or not they are located in the triangle of death area. Poppiing acne can result in a number of dangers, including the following:

• Increases the visibility of acne as a result of inflammation
• Infections caused by acne are more serious
• Ache in the region of the acne
• Scars left by acne are permanent and exceedingly difficult to remove

If you want to avoid causing inflammation and infection, you should avoid squeezing acne, regardless of whether it is minor or severe. In cases of severe acne, squeezing acne can result in the formation of permanent pockmarks, and it is necessary to receive specialized therapy in order to remove the acne scars.

The most effective method of relieving acne inflammation is applying acne medication. Acne medication is available for purchase at numerous pharmacies. Generally, acne medication consists of sulfur, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.

In addition to using acne medication, you can also use skincare products made specifically for the condition. Applying an acne patch or compressing the area with warm water will help relieve inflammation.

Neurological and brain infections might start with a cut or infection in the face's triangle. In particular, when dealing with acne, it's essential to avoid touching your face with dirty hands. If you are experiencing severe acne, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store. 

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