It may be tempting to quickly pop the pimples that appear on your facial skin, but a specialist warns against this approach, particularly in the area known as the "death triangle." Dr. Sarmad Mazhar, a general practitioner residing in London with a medical degree, explains, "Every time you pop a pimple, you are actually opening this area to new bacteria from the outside world."
He adds, "The white substance found in the pimple does not necessarily indicate an infection; it is something called neutrophils (dead white blood cells that were fighting an infection). This doesn't mean you are allowing any infection to escape, but it could cause scarring."
Mazhar points out the dangers of popping pimples in a specific area of the face known as the "death triangle," which surrounds the nose and is located directly above the upper lip. He clarifies, "If you contract a skin infection in the death triangle, it has a direct pathway to your brain through the venous drainage system called the 'cavernous sinus,' which can lead to a brain clot."
Fortunately, it is unlikely that you will die from popping a pimple in this area, especially since reports of such clots are rare. However, Dr. Mazhar advises against taking risks and highlights the importance of properly managing acne.
