Acne in this part of the "dangerous triangle" cannot be squeezed

Even after puberty, pimples can still pop up. When facing the mirror, many people can't help but want to squeeze it, but there is a special area on the face called the " danger triangle ". Even if there is acne in this part, don't squeeze it, because there is a risk of death. Here's what you need to know about the "triangle of death," why you should avoid popping pimples in this area, and how to get it right.

What is the "danger triangle" area on the face?

The dangerous triangle of the face usually refers to the triangular area formed by the line from the corners of the mouth to the root of the nose. Generally speaking, it is from the root of the nose to the corners of the mouth. This area is recognized as a dangerous area. When inflammation occurs on the face, especially when there is an infection in this triangular area, it is easy to form a thrombus in the veins in front of the face, affecting the normal venous return, and reflux to The superior ophthalmic vein leading to the cavernous sinus on both sides of the intracranial sella through the supraorbital, and spreads facial inflammation to the intracranial, resulting in the suppurative cavernous sinus and serious complications of thrombophlebitis.

Why is popping pimples dangerous in this area?

Due to the rich blood vessels in the triangular area of the face, the veins of the nasal cavity and sinuses are also directly or indirectly connected with the intracranial veins. If they are squeezed, bacteria may enter the brain along with the blood to grow and multiply. Once infection occurs, there is a chance to cause intracranial cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, usually eyelid edema, or throat congestion, proptosis, limited abduction, ptosis, and even visual impairment and other symptoms, inflammation can also develop The eyes and surrounding tissues spread, and chills, fever, and headaches may appear all over the body. In severe cases, sepsis and toxemia may even occur, which is life-threatening.

What should I do if I have acne in the "dangerous triangle"?

If there is acne in this area, you should control it and not touch it to reduce the chance of infection. It's best to let acne take its course. But if it bothers you, try the following tips to safely get rid of acne in the danger triangle:

1. Hot compress: Use a clean towel to invade the hot water outlet, and apply a wet compress on the affected area. This helps draw the pus to the surface and speeds up the healing process.

2. Use Acne Plaster: If your acne has grown, you can try to use Acne Plaster, which is made of a hydrocolloid material, which can absorb the pus on the acne and provide good acne for acne The fast-healing enclosed space will not affect the makeup of girls who love beauty. Its surface has certain waterproof properties, and it can also prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms when you wash your face.

3. See a dermatologist: Your doctor will provide you with safe and faster comprehensive treatment.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: February 23, 2023