It may sound extreme, but there is a high-risk area on the face called the “triangle of death”, experts have warned.

It stretches from the bridge of the nose to the corners of the mouth and injuring the area could have grave consequences.

Although it is extremely rare, it is possible that popping a spot could have “fatal outcomes”, according to Adam Taylor, professor of anatomy at Lancaster University.

In the most extreme cases, cuts and tears in the skin can cause infections in the brain, sepsis and clots, he explained.

That’s because this area is connected to the cavernous sinus – a series of veins full of blood that has drained from the brain.

“Some of the veins on the face lack valves [used to ensure venous blood goes only in one direction], this means that spots or cuts on the fa

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