Is the ‘danger triangle’ on the face real?

The area of ​​the nose triangle on the face – Photo: kozepsuli

According to the news site IFLScience, the “nose triangle”, also known as the “danger triangle on the face”, extends from the corner of the mouth to the bridge of the nose in a triangular shape. Here, the ophthalmic veins connect the vein in the front face to a hollow space below the brain known as the cavernous sinus.

The cavernous sinuses are hollow structures at the base of the skull that drain blood from the veins in the face. This suggests that a pathway exists between the ‘danger triangle’ and the brain through which infections can travel. If not treated promptly, they can be fatal.

Suppose one day you wake up and find a pustule under your nose, you decide to pop it. However, since the time has not yet come, and sometimes it gets deeper when you press on it, you run the risk of infection.

If pathogens begin to spread within the “danger triangle,” they can travel through the eye veins to the cavernous sinuses and even the brain. This can lead to dangerous conditions such as a blood clot in the cavernous sinus, a brain abscess or meningitis – all of which are potentially fatal.

According to doctors, common culprits for infections are cellulitis and boils caused by bacterial infection around hair follicles. Here’s the reason Why they advise you to avoid squeezing pimples or plucking unwanted nose hairs.

Besides, mSome teeth located in the ‘danger triangle’ area, or tooth abscess… are also at risk of infection, So you should regularly brush your teeth carefully.