Can squeezing pimples in the dangerous triangle area kill you?

There is some exaggeration.

The "danger triangle" on the face is an important medical concept. It refers to the triangular area from the corners of the mouth to the root of the nose. This area deserves attention because it is rich in blood vessels and connects to many important organs and parts. When a deep infection occurs in this area, due to its special anatomical location, the bacteria may quickly spread to the brain and even cause serious complications, such as life-threatening brain infections such as cavernous sinus thrombosis.

However, the above mentioned situation is rare. If you squeeze the pimples improperly, it may cause local infection, aggravate the inflammatory response of the pimples, or cause skin infections such as cellulitis. Fortunately, these infections are not very life-threatening and are different from the so-called brain infection.

Cases of life-threatening or even fatal consequences of popping pimples are actually very rare, so there is no need to panic.

Of course, although the probability of these serious complications is very low, the possibility of their existence cannot be ignored. In order to avoid unnecessary skin damage and infection, it is recommended that you do not squeeze pimples yourself, regardless of whether the pimples are in the dangerous triangle area of ​​the face. Instead, proper skin care and seeking help from a professional dermatologist are the best ways to deal with acne.

Author: Tang Jiaoqing, MD, attending physician of dermatology

Review | Feng Jun, deputy chief physician of the Dermatology Department of Sinopharm Tongmei General Hospital