20 Eye-Opening Medical Facts That You Should Keep In Your Mind

4. The bridge of the nose and the corners of the mouth form what is known as thedanger triangle of the face. In rare cases, popping a pimple in this area can lead to brain infections, facial paralysis or even death.

Because of the way the blood supply to the nose and the area around it functions, it is very likely for infections to spread to the brain from that area. There is a vein that connects the facial vein with the cavernous sinus which is very close to the brain and the inside layers called meninges that surround the brain. Though popping a pimple is a very common practice to quickly get rid of a pimple, if not properly done, it keeps the surface of the skin open. The exposed surface might get infected which could be carried back to the cavernous sinus and infect the meninges.