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How likely is it that bursting a pimple on your upper lip that has turned into an infection, will then travel to your brain and kill you? or cause thombosis in sinus cavities? i'm so terrified?

Q: how likely is it that bursting a pimple on your upper lip that has turned into an infection, will then travel to your brain and kill you? or cause thombosis in sinus cavities? i'm so terrified?

: It is a very rare complication so you should not lose your sleep with that thought.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is a very rare complication so you should not lose your sleep with that thought.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 11/1/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Not likely, but anything is possible. If you have an infection, see a doctor.Infection can do localized tissue damage, so see your GP or a Dermatologist.

Answered 11/1/2022

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A member asked:

How likely is it that bursting a pimple on your upper lip that has turned into an infection, will then travel to your brain and kill you? or cause thombosis in sinus cavities? i'm so terrified?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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