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The Pimple-Popping Triangle of Death Sounds Made Up. It Isn’t.

It sounds like something out of a horror movie. But Dr. Batra assures the triangle of death isn’t as scary as it sounds: “The ...
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Why You Should Never Pop a Pimple in the 'Triangle of Death'

Popping pimples in the “triangle of death” can lead to a life-threatening brain infection in extremely rare cases. Most people don’t need to worry about this complication since it's treatable with ...
People

Woman Ends Up in Urgent Care After Popping Pimple in the ‘Triangle of Death’ on Her Face (Exclusive)

One side of Alisha Monaco's face started drooping hours after she tried to pop a pimple Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared on PS, Stylecaster ...
Popular Mechanics

The ‘Triangle of Death’ on Your Face Can Turn a Popped Pimple Into Paralysis

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: One woman popped a pimple in the “triangle of death” and ended up in the hospital with facial paralysis. The triangle of death is an area on your ...
Newsweek

Horror as Woman Winds Up in Urgent Care After Trying To Pop Pimple

A woman has gone viral online after revealing how simply popping a pimple landed her in urgent care. When Alisha Monaco, 32, noticed what seemed to be an ordinary pimple on her face, she didn't ...