The triangle of death is the area of your face including your upper lip, nose, and between your eyebrows. Popping a pimple in this area can lead to major infections because of its location.

A TikTok user popped a pimple above her lip, waking up to swelling and pain hours later. She was diagnosed with a staph infection, which required treatment. Staph bacteria naturally occurs on some ...

The next time you’re tempted to pop a pimple, think again. A woman on TikTok says that she got a staph infection from popping a pimple above her lip. “I will never pop another pimple on my face, not ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

I thought once I kissed my teenage years goodbye that I'd be kissing acne goodbye, too. While it's gotten better over the years, I'm still prone to the odd zit (or seven). When it comes to acne, we ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways Cold sores form clusters of fluid-filled blisters that often burst and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." “When dead cells aren't removed from the surface of your skin,” says Dr. Yadav, “they can get trapped ...

Swollen upper lips can develop due to allergic reactions, injuries, or medication side effects. However, they can also stem from an infection, Crohn’s disease, and other underlying causes. This ...

Lip pimples can be caused by lipstick, sweat, poor diet, and hormonal changes. If you have a lip pimple, don't squeeze it, apply salicylic acid, and use a warm compress. If you get acne frequently, ...

With the warmer weather comes birdsong, blossoms, and (in my case) spots. Experts think increased sweating combined with some sunscreens might lead to a build-up of oil and sebum; but if you’re ...