Strom refers to the center of the face as the “triangle of death,” also known as the danger triangle, and warns potential poppers to avoid performing at-home extractions of this area. 4.

Even outside the triangle of death, experts agree “it’s always safer not to pop” zits, says Sandra Lee, a dermatologist and YouTuber popularly known as Dr. Pimple Popper.

The so called "triangle of death" stretches from the top of the nose to a point on either side of the lips. iStockphoto When you get a zit slap bang in the middle of your face, your reaction is ...

Last year, a TikTok user named Hope who goes by @imlesbianflavored revealed to her followers that she contracted a staph [staphylococcus] infection after popping a zit in the triangle of death.

For those who have never heard of the triangle of death before, don't worry—you're not alone, as the comments section of a recently viral TikTok, posted by @jilliangottlieb, ...

Scary Demonstration Shows Why You Should Never Pop Pimples In The ‘Triangle of Death' On Your Face. Story by Leah Berenson • 1w.

That way, your triangle of death could be better known as the triangle of really clear, glow-y skin. Has a nice ring to it, right? More from Allure: The 10 Best Mascaras Under $20 ...

A doctor has warned against popping pimples in an area of your face known as the “triangle of death” as it can lead to a serious life-threatening infection. In a recent TikTok video, Dr Ever ...