November 13, 2024 11:01 am IST
You know you shouldn’t pop your pimples, but what’s the real harm? A dermatologist explains why popping a pimple on your nose can be ‘dangerous’.
Getting rid of a pimple on the nose is not as easy as popping it; However this may cause more harm than help. Mark Strom, a US-based certified dermatologist, says popping pimples on the nose ‘can be particularly dangerous’. There are many ways to get rid of a pimple without bursting it. Before we get into it, here’s why If you wake up and find a pimple on your nose, know that the last thing you should do is pop it. Read this also Do you want a pimple-free face? Eight things you need to know
Why can a pimple on the nose be dangerous?
“As a certified dermatologist, I say, this is why you should never pop a pimple on your nose: the middle of the face,” Mark Strom said in a video recently posted to his Instagram page, Dermarcologist. Popping the grain in part, aka. The triangle of death can be particularly dangerous. This area of the face, from the bridge of the nose down to the quarters of the mouth, is directly connected to the brain and a blood vessel called the cavernous sinus.
Infection in this area can also spread to the brain
He continued, “So, when you damage the skin in this area or pop a pimple, you are potentially bringing infection into the bloodstream which can even go straight to the brain. This can lead to infection and here Could even lead to death. Is it incredibly rare for that to happen? Yes, but I’d still leave the pimples on my nose alone.”
She also wrote in her caption, “Why you should never pop a pimple on your nose! The triangle of death is a part of the center of the face that contains blood vessels that connect directly to the brain. Infections in this area (especially those on ) that are traumatized ) can also spread to the brain, causing brain infection and even death Is it incredibly unlikely that this would happen from bursting a small pimple, but I. still your nose I leave the grains alone!”
how to cure pimples
Although popping pimples is not recommended, we know that some people find it difficult to resist the urge to take matters into their own hands and do so anyway. If this is you, here are some doctor-approved home remedies you should try: from icing the pimple to applying eye drops.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.
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