Infection in the danger area of face is to be taken very seriously. Any furuncle, vestibulitis, cellulites and pimples in this area can cause dangerous complications if not treated properly especially in children and diabetic patients. There is a tendency for the patient to squeeze them and “finger” it. Don\’t do it, you may end up with serious infections.
Cellulitis is a skin infection characterized by swelling, redness and pain. Facial cellulitis, which is one type of cellulitis, is an infection that occurs on the face and can affect people of all age groups. If facial cellulitis is left untreated, it can lead to serious.
The danger area of the face consists of the area from the corners of the mouth to the bridge of the nose, including the nose and maxilla. Due to the special nature of the blood supply to the human nose and surrounding area, it is possible for retrograde infections from the nasal area to spread to the brain.This is possible because of venous communication via the ophthalmic veins between the facial vein and the cavernous sinus in the brain.
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