The triangle of death is the area of your face including your upper lip, nose, and between your eyebrows. Popping a pimple in this area can lead to major infections because of its location.

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and ...

While it may be tempting, you’ve likely heard that popping a pimple is a bad idea. But with November marking National Healthy Skin Month, why is that exactly? “When you pop a pimple, things are not ...

A TikTok user popped a pimple above her lip, waking up to swelling and pain hours later. She was diagnosed with a staph infection, which required treatment. Staph bacteria naturally occurs on some ...

Popping pimples can also lead to permanent scars. When you squeeze too hard or use dirty hands or tools, you damage the ...

The next time you’re tempted to pop a pimple, think again. A woman on TikTok says that she got a staph infection from popping a pimple above her lip. “I will never pop another pimple on my face, not ...

Chin up — it’s only a blemish. A TikTok user has shared why sometimes it’s best to leave some things to the professionals. Tyla Brimblecombe took to the app to share a cautionary tale about popping ...