Do you have the habit of popping pimples on your face? Well, then it's time to stop. Because one wrong move and you could end up in an emergency room, leaving you paralyzed. Yes, that’s right. While popping a pimple may seem harmless, it could sometimes lead to a serious health condition. Dr. Anthony Youn, a top American Holistic Plastic Surgeon, has weighed in on this issue.
How can popping a pimple land you in the ER?
Most of us would have popped at least a pimple in our lives. While this seemingly harmless act can sometimes leave you paralyzed. Dr. Youn was reacting to a video on Instagram, which was about how a man had seizures after popping a pimple. “He popped a small pimple between his eyebrows, thinking it was nothing, but within hours, his face swelled up and he started having seizures. You see, this area is called the triangle of death. The veins here are connected directly to the brain, so infections can spread fast. He was rushed to the hospital and doctors saved his life, but part of his face remained paralyzed forever,” the animated video said.
Video
So is it true? Can popping a pimple in the triangle of death cost you your health? “Yes, this is real, and it can happen to you. The triangle of death starts at the top of your nose and extends down to about the top of your upper lip. And popping pimples in this area can be extremely dangerous. And that's because the veins in this area communicate with the cavernous sinus, and the cavernous sinus communicates with the veins all around the brain, and there are no valves in these veins to prevent infection from going backwards from the skin all the way back to the brain. Now the chances of something really serious happening if you pop a pimple in the triangle of death is small, but it is real,” he said.
What to do instead?
Popping pimples are not really a great idea. If the pimples are near the triangle of death, avoid popping at all costs. So what should you do instead? “If you have a pimple in the triangle of death, instead of popping it use a pimple patch or topical treatments,” Dr. Youn said.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or dermatologist regarding concerns about acne, skin health, or any medical condition.
How can popping a pimple land you in the ER?
Most of us would have popped at least a pimple in our lives. While this seemingly harmless act can sometimes leave you paralyzed. Dr. Youn was reacting to a video on Instagram, which was about how a man had seizures after popping a pimple. “He popped a small pimple between his eyebrows, thinking it was nothing, but within hours, his face swelled up and he started having seizures. You see, this area is called the triangle of death. The veins here are connected directly to the brain, so infections can spread fast. He was rushed to the hospital and doctors saved his life, but part of his face remained paralyzed forever,” the animated video said.
Video
So is it true? Can popping a pimple in the triangle of death cost you your health? “Yes, this is real, and it can happen to you. The triangle of death starts at the top of your nose and extends down to about the top of your upper lip. And popping pimples in this area can be extremely dangerous. And that's because the veins in this area communicate with the cavernous sinus, and the cavernous sinus communicates with the veins all around the brain, and there are no valves in these veins to prevent infection from going backwards from the skin all the way back to the brain. Now the chances of something really serious happening if you pop a pimple in the triangle of death is small, but it is real,” he said.
What to do instead?
Popping pimples are not really a great idea. If the pimples are near the triangle of death, avoid popping at all costs. So what should you do instead? “If you have a pimple in the triangle of death, instead of popping it use a pimple patch or topical treatments,” Dr. Youn said.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or dermatologist regarding concerns about acne, skin health, or any medical condition.
You may also like
'Study my brain': NFL shooter who killed four confirmed to have CTE; accused league of hiding brain injury risks
Strictly Come Dancing professionals' salary revealed as even those without partner get pay
Emmerdale reveals who Gabby slept with as Vinny betrayal exposed
India sends fresh aid to Afghanistan via Chabahar
Gogglebox's Amy Tapper slams fan as she's branded a 'cheat' amid 7.5st weight loss
