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A woman's face swelled up after popping a pimple. She had to get treated for a potentially dangerous infection.

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 ...
Verywell Health on MSN

Causes and Treatment for a Pimple Inside the Nose

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways A pimple inside the nose can form when a pore is clogged by dead ...
The Daily Dot

‘I will never pop another pimple on my face’: Woman gets staph infection from popping a pimple

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 ...
Yahoo

‘Don’t pop your pimples you guys’: Creator gets staph infection after popping pimple on their face

A 25-year-old creator based in Louisiana is cautioning against popping pimples on your face after contracting a staph infection as a result. On Sept. 6, Hope (@imlesbianflavored) posted a TikTok, ...
New York Post

I popped a pimple in the ‘triangle of death’ and ended up in urgent care on 4 prescription drugs

That’s the warning from mom of three Lish Marie, who ended up in urgent care — and filling four different prescriptions — after simply popping a pimple on her face. But the spot in question sat in ...
WNYT NewsChannel 13

Popping pimples could cause infection

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 ...
People

Man Hospitalized with Deadly Sepsis After Popping a Pimple on His Neck and Developing Golfball-Sized Abscess

According to the World Health Organization, sepsis is the cause of one in five deaths worldwide Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has previously been published by ...
New York Post

I’m a dermatologist — never pop a pimple that falls in the ‘triangle of death’

It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of ...
Business Insider

Popping a pimple in the 'triangle of death' could lead to serious infection, according to dermatologists

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.

Pregnancy Gave Me Cystic Acne—Here’s What Actually Helped Treat It

Struggling with pregnancy acne? Dermatologists explain the causes, safe ingredients, and best ways to calm breakouts during ...
Health.com

Pimple Inside Nose: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, More

A pimple inside your nose usually isn't serious and can be treated at home. An inflamed hair follicle is a common cause of a pimple in the nose. Avoid picking your nose to reduce the chances of ...