The temptation to pop a spot can sometimes be irresistible - but there are certain parts of your face where doing so could have grave consequences.
For most people, a zit is a minor inconvenience that can either be dealt with by a pimple patch or a quick squeeze.
However, doctors have warned never to squeeze a spot in the "triangle of death", as it could have fatal consequences.
According to Dr Suraj Kukadia - who goes by Dr Sooj on TikTok - the triangle of death covers the point in between the eyebrows, right down to the outer corners of the mouth, forming a triangle.
He revealed that popping a pimple within the triangle of death "could kill you".
Though severe complications and death from popping a zit are extremely rare, it isn't totally impossible.
Dr Sooj explained: "Do not pop a pimple in the triangle of death. Don't do it, it could kill you. I mean it probably won't, but is it really worth the risk?
"The triangle runs from the bridge of your nose down to the corners of your mouth. The veins here drain backwards into the cavernous sinus and this is a deep vein inside the skull that is very very close to the brain."
He revealed that popping a pimple in this area can "[open] up that area to new bacteria and if it gets infected that bacteria can spread into those veins. In very rare cases this can cause a cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a blood clot or an infection in the brain and it can be life threatening."
If you have popped a pimple in the area without knowing this information, you probably don't have too much to worry about, as he added: "Now most pimples won't do this but it's why we always advise against picking in that zone.
"So if a spot in the triangle becomes red, swollen or painful, especially if you feel unwell with a fever or a swelling spreading across the face, you need a really urgent medical opinion, perhaps even a visit to the emergency department."
He added: "So please resist the urge to squeeze you can instead treat it with topical creams, warm compresses and let it settle, your brain will thank you for it."
Dr Sooj isn't the only medical professional who has warned against people touching spots in the area. Dermatologist Alok Vij explained via the Cleveland Clinic: "There is the possibility for a facial infection to become an infection that impacts the rest of your body. Thankfully, it's relatively unlikely.
"But whenever there's a violation of the skin and interaction with bacteria, there's always a possibility for infection, which can lead to greater health concerns."
It comes after TikTok user @lishmarie1 revealed the nightmare consequences she faced after trying to squeeze a cystic pimple next to her nostril.
Within just four hours of squeezing the spot, Lish’s condition took a dramatic turn. The side of her face where the pimple had been began to swell, and when she attempted to smile, only the opposite side of her mouth lifted.
The pain, she recalled, was “extremely” intense. Concerned, she sought urgent medical attention and was prescribed four medications, including antibiotics and steroids, to stop the infection from spreading.
Lish credits her quick action for preventing a much worse outcome. “I think I caught mine extremely quick, within hours,” she said, noting that she was still experiencing a slightly “crooked” smile a day later, but recovered fully within three days.