Common Grooming Habit Could Land You In Hospital, Surgeon Warns

Ever heard of the “triangle of death”? It sounds like a shark-infested lava pool, or something similarly dramatic ― but the term actually refers to a small area on your face. Also known as the danger triangle, the Cleveland Clinic explained that it covers “the section of your face from the bridge of your nose to the corners of your mouth”. This is a high-risk area, they said, because it’s connected to our cavernous sinus. These include a series of veins that connect directly to your brain and are linked to blood drainage. As a result, experts warn against squeezing spots in this triangle. Though unlikely, it’s possible that infected spots can lead to brain infections.And according to Dr Tonia L Farmer, an ENT surgeon, the same might go for another step in your beauty routine. Plucking nose hair may pose risks, the ENT surgeon said In an Instagram Reel, the surgeon stated: “You’ve probably heard that you should not be squeezing a pimple in ‘danger zone’ of your face.”This, Dr Farmer shared, could cause sepsis, a very strong immune response to infection, which can potentially be life-threatening.But, she cautioned, “it’s not just pimples. The same thing applies to anything in this area, like a cut to the skin, a nose piercing, or even if you pluck or wax your nasal hairs out”. There’s potential for issues to arise “any time there’s a compromise in the skin in the danger triangle,” she continued – meaning if you break the skin in that area and leave it open to infection, there is some risk of complication due to bacteria. “The most common culprits? Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) and Streptococcus species,” the surgeon explained in her caption.“These bacteria live on our skin, but when given an open door, like a squeezed pimple or plucked hair, they can cause swelling, redness, pain, and in rare cases, spread deeper and even reach the brain.” If untreated, this could mean a trip to the hospital for antibiotics, “and even incision and drainage”.And in extremely rare cases, an unmanaged infection in the area can lead to septic cavernous sinus thrombosis, or a dangerous clot in the veins connected to your brain.How can I remove nasal hair safely? Experts recommend keeping the “triangle of death” clean and as unbroken as possible to be on the safe side.Speaking to TODAY, Dr Mehmet Oz recommended using tools like nose trimmers or “curve-tipped scissors, with no sharp edges” to get rid of any unwanted hairs.Don’t yank any strands, he added.If you notice an infection that spreads across your face, or if you get other symptoms like chills, a fever, or shaking, seek medical help.Related...This Common But Gross Habit Could Land You In HospitalThe Hairstyle A Skin Doctor Says Leads To Dry, Flaky Scalp4 Hair Changes A Dermatologist Would Never, Ever Ignore

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