The danger is, don’t squeeze the pimples on your nose!

Don’t squeeze pimples on your nose! This is an important warning to prevent adverse health effects. You can visit Public Health Malaysia to read more and find out more health information.

Of course the desire to squeeze pimples is tempting, but this can have far worse consequences than just black scars.

So, what are the effects if we squeeze pimples on the face? If you want to know, let’s read the sharing below.

Death Triangle on the Face

In the medical world, the area of ​​the nose and surrounding areas is known as the “Death Triangle”.

Covers the area from the bridge of the nose (between the eyebrows) to the corners of the mouth. This area is considered very critical because of its unique blood vessel structure.

Unlike other parts of the body, the veins (veins) in this area are connected DIRECTLY to the base of the brain which is called the ‘Cavernous Sinus’; a large space at the base of the brain that houses important nerves.

What’s even scarier is that the blood vessels here don’t have valves. This means that if you squeeze a pimple and germs enter the bloodstream, the germs can flow directly to the brain without any obstacles and cause a bacterial infection.

If you have a bacterial infection, it can cause:

• Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (Blood clots in the lining of the brain).
• Visual Impairment (Blindness) or Stroke.
• Meningitis (inflammation of the brain).
• Brain Abscess (Pus in the brain).

Remember, if you have acne in this triangle area:
❌ DO NOT squeeze.
❌ DO NOT pluck nose hairs roughly (this is also a way for germs to enter).
✅ Use an ‘acne patch’ or acne medicine.

Risk of pinching pimples on the nose

1. Risk of Brain Infection

When you squeeze pimples on your nose or the deadly triangle area, you risk ‘pushing’ bacteria and pus deeper into the skin.

Because the blood vessels in the nasal area do not have one-way valves, infection can flow backwards and enter the brain space.

This can cause fatal complications such as Meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain).

2. Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST)

This is the most feared complication. Infection from acne can cause blood clots to form in the Cavernous Sinus.

This condition is very dangerous and can cause stroke, loss of vision, and even death if not treated immediately.

3. Permanent scars that are difficult to remove

The skin on the nose tends to be thinner. Forcing acne to pop will seriously damage skin tissue, leaving scars or black spots (hyperpigmentation) that are very difficult to heal.

Action

If you have already squeezed a pimple on your nose and experience the following symptoms, get emergency treatment immediately:

• Sudden high fever.
• Very strong headache.
• Extensive swelling around the eyes or redness that spreads quickly.
• Blurred vision or difficulty moving the eyes.

How to get rid of acne on the nose safely

You can try the methods below to treat and get rid of acne on the nose and the triangle of death area:

• Tuam Warm: Use a clean cloth and warm water for 10 minutes to help the pimple “ripen” and burst naturally.
• Acne Patch (Acne Patch): Use acne stickers to absorb dirt without having to touch your skin with your fingers.
• Use Treatment Cream: Apply a cream containing Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide to kill bacteria.

Further information

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