When Lish Marie noticed a cyst-like pimple just under her nostril, she didn’t think twice before giving it a squeeze.
Within hours, the mom of three was sitting in urgent care, holding four different prescriptions, and learning that she’d made a mistake that could have changed her life forever.
The spot she picked wasn’t just any blemish. It sat in the medical “triangle of d*ath,” an area in her face where infections can spread straight to the brain.
The swelling started within hours and quickly became alarming
In a TikTok video, Lish stated that she popped a cyst pimple just below her nostril. That area is a common place where zits typically grow.
Just four hours later, things started to get bad. The entire side of Lish’s face began to swell.
When she tried to smile, only the opposi