Dance Moms star Brooke Hyland, 25, issues stark warning to fans about the dangers of popping a pimple in the ‘triangle of DEATH’ – after her eye swelled SHUT when she squeezed a zit on her face
While popping a pimple on your face may seem extremely tempting, Dance Moms star Brooke Hyland recently ran into trouble when she popped one in an area called the “triangle of death.”
Hyland, 25, who often shares her daily life as a content creator on social media, went viral after she posted a video a few weeks ago, she explained that she woke up with a very swollen eye after popping a pimple near her eyebrow.
In the comments, many warned that this area is close to the “triangle of death,” that is, the area of the face from the bridge of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
According to scientists, this is a very dangerous place for a pimple to occur as it can lead to a facial infection that could potentially spread to the brain. Cleveland Clinic.
In the first video, 25-year-old Brooke Hyland said she woke up with a very swollen eye after popping a pimple near her eyebrow.
When Hyland was younger, she starred on the hit show Dance Moms alongside Abby Lee Miller.
“I woke up and I was like, damn, I look like I have a lot of scabs in my eyes,” Hyland began in the video, which has received more than 3.5 million views since being posted.
“No, I just can’t open any of them,” she continued, showing off her completely swollen eye and a pimple right next to her eyebrow.
She explained that she had a “huge” hard pimple near her eyebrow for about two days and later woke up with a swollen eye.
“I swear the inflammation around it spread to my eye,” Hyland said.
“So, if you have any medical experience, can I just apply some ice and call it a day?” she asked her viewers. – Do you think it will fall? Should I be worried because, like, I don’t look too sexy.”
In response to her comments, many TikTok users appeared warning her about the “triangle of death.”
“This is very close to the triangle of death…it is quite possible that it is staph, I would go to the doctor to get it checked,” one person wrote.
Another agreed, typing: “Nooooo close to the triangle of death!” Run for emergency help!!!!’
“I swear the inflammation around it spread to my eye,” Hyland said in the video clip.
In the comments, many users warned her about the dangerous potential of the “triangle of death.”
The “triangle of death” extends from the bridge of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
According to a New York dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mianfrom Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery, popping any pimple that appears in the triangle of death could potentially be bad news.
“Squeezing a pimple can introduce bacteria, leading to infection anywhere on the face, but is especially dangerous in this area due to its proximity to the brain,” Dr Mian told DailyMail.com.
“There is a close connection between the ophthalmic veins, facial veins and nasal blood supply leading to the cavernous sinus.
“The cavernous sinus is a vascular conduit and provides a connection between the blood supply of the face and the skull.”
Dr. Mian noted that infection in this “triangle of death” could “very easily” spread to the brain and/or eyes.
If you have a pimple in this area and the symptoms are similar to those of Hyland’s, you should see a doctor immediately, your dermatologist warned.
“Excessive swelling, purulent discharge, fever, eye pain or difficulty moving the eyes should be reported to your doctor immediately,” Dr Mian told DailyMail.com.
“Antibiotics can help get rid of this infection before it spreads to more dangerous areas.”
Hyland explained the “triangle of death” in another video and said she was treated with antibiotics.
New York City dermatologist Dr. Kieran Mian of Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery explained to DailyMail.com why having a pimple in the “triangle of death” is so dangerous.
Hyland has since announced that her eye is feeling much better and the swelling has decreased.
She also advised keeping your hands away from acne in this area.
“If you have a pimple in this area, I highly recommend avoiding manual manipulation,” she said.
“You can apply an acne patch with clean hands, take an acne medication, or see a dermatologist for in-office treatment.”
Fortunately, Hyland finally went to the doctor and started taking antibiotics, which she described in her interview. follow-up video.
“Moral of the story: Just don’t blow anything up or poke around in these places,” the Dance Moms star warned viewers.
In the video, Hyland also shared more information about the Triangle of Death and included a photo of what the area looked like.
She explained that she had a virtual meeting with a doctor who prescribed her antibiotics, but she also planned to go to the hospital to get tested.
Hyland admitted the comments “scared the hell out of her.”
“Now I’m scared for my life because of this damn pimple,” she said.
IN final update videoshe confirmed that her eye was finally getting better and she was on the road to recovery.