Question 1

popped pimple in death triangle what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: The danger of a cavernous sinus thrombosis from this is greatly overrated.

Question 2

is the triangle of death real a pimple gets infected there will i die?

Accepted Answer

: The label applies to an area where blood flow is shared with inside the skull. Infection that 'might' enter the blood from that location could lead to meningitis or other brain infection. Failure to recognize and initiate treatment if this happened could lead to death. The cascade of events is not automatic but is possible.

Question 3

i asked something similar, have a pimple on triangle of death. i accidentally scratched it, but dont feel it spreading but it looks like a normal pimple, red with whiteheadwill it spread if i dont pop it because it opened? should i leave it alone?

Accepted Answer

: You're overreacting. "Triangle of death" is a pretty much meaningless and outdated phrase, rarely used these days. It's a good idea to not squeeze pimples on the face, but probably there is less than one chance in millions of a dangerous outcome if you do. (Most people ignore this advice at least some of the time and almost none ever get a serious problem. Don't lose sleep over this!)

Question 4

i have a pimple on the triangle of death and i think it got open, i accidentally scratched it and i think the scab came off but nothings coming out. is it better to pop it out fully or leave it?

Accepted Answer

: Never pop pimples and especially in the danger area of the face where sinus cavernous thrombosis in the brain can occur from spreading of infection. I recommend applying a tiny amount of isopropyl alcohol to the skin surrounding the pimple to kill any staph bacteria. If spreading redness around the pimple occurs get examined by a physician ASAP.

Question 5

i popped a pimple of the edge of the triangle of death, it's a little red but when i popped it blood came out. should i schedule a doctors apt?

Accepted Answer

Other symptoms?: Keep it clean and put some bacitracin on it.  Then, if you have pain, spreading redness or warmth, or a fever, see your doc or go to the ER.  If you have no symptoms other than a slight soreness of the popped zit,if is no big deal.  Getting better acne treatment is MUCH better than getting pimples, especially if you cannot resist popping them, which can increase scarring. Acne is very treatable.

Question 6

i have painless lumps between eyebrow, like a triangle shape and it's not going away. it's been 4 months. what could this be? it's not a pimple.

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmology Exam: Without seeing the lesion it would be difficult to recommend treatment, however, this could be a benign sebaceous cyst, granuloma, or malignant tumor. Only way to make the diagnosis is under the microscope with excisional biopsy. See your local oculoplastic surgeon for best results.

Question 7

popped pimple inside nose and started
bleeding. in "triangle of death" what should i do. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Have you been watching Dr Oz???  Anyways, don't worry.  The fact that it started bleeding probably reduces your risk of infection rather than increase it, because the blood "washes" bacteria away from the break in the nasal passage.  If your nostril starts to get sore or swell, turn red or any other sign of infection, then get on antibiotics right away.  Just watch for signs of infection.

Question 8

i popped a pimple on the triangle of death my sister told me that i could get a brain infection is that even possible?

Accepted Answer

: As answered in your previous post, the chances are virtually z-e-r-o. But we'll never say never, and then again, you're not 120 years old.

Question 9

hi! how can i treat face pimples?

Accepted Answer

OTC vs prescription: Several different options are available to treat acne. Many over-the-counter products are available. So are many prescription ones, too. Depending upon badly it bothers you, try the otc stuff first. If that's not enough, go see your family doc for prescription options.

Question 10

how can i remove pimple from face?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician. Acne can't be cured but will eventually remit on its own. Until then, you must manage it as a chronic illness.

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I asked something similar, have a pimple on triangle of death. i accidentally scratched it, but dont feel it spreading but it looks like a normal pimple, red with whiteheadwill it spread if i dont pop it because it opened? should i leave it alone?

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I have a pimple on the triangle of death and i think it got open, i accidentally scratched it and i think the scab came off but nothings coming out. is it better to pop it out fully or leave it?

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I popped a pimple of the edge of the triangle of death, it's a little red but when i popped it blood came out. should i schedule a doctors apt?

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I have painless lumps between eyebrow, like a triangle shape and it's not going away. it's been 4 months. what could this be? it's not a pimple.

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Popped pimple inside nose and started bleeding. in "triangle of death" what should i do. should i be worried?

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I popped a pimple on the triangle of death my sister told me that i could get a brain infection is that even possible?

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