Alisha Monaco, 32, was left in "excruciating" pain after popping a pimple in the 'triangle of death' on her face, which left her with one of 'the worst' pimples she'd ever had Alisha Monaco had no idea popping a simple spot could be so dangerous (Image: Jam Press)

A woman who squeezed a spot in the lesser-known 'triangle of death' area on her face ended up being rushed to hospital after experiencing dizziness and "excruciating" pain. ‌

Alisha Monaco had no clue it was risky to pop a pimple in the 'danger triangle' – the region between the corners of the mouth and the bridge of the nose. Because of its link to the cavernous sinus, an area in the brain, prodding or squeezing spots can result in severe infections. ‌

The 32 year old, who shared the ordeal in a TikTok that

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