Woman's face swells dangerously after botched pimple removal attempt

A 28-year-old woman in Kotlas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, developed a severe infection after attempting to remove a pimple on her own. The incident led to an abscess and rapid swelling across her entire face, requiring urgent medical intervention.

The woman, named Alina, first noticed the problem when the area around the pimple began to swell the day after she tried to remove it. She had not sanitised her hands before touching her face, allowing bacteria to enter the wound. Three days later, she sought medical attention, but her condition continued to deteriorate.

Two days after her initial visit, the swelling worsened, and doctors admitted her to hospital. An emergency incision was performed on her forehead to drain the abscess, and she was placed on a course of antibiotics. Despite treatment, her condition did not improve immediately, prolonging her hospital stay.

The infection stemmed from improper hygiene during a routine attempt to remove a pimple. Medical professionals treated the abscess with surgery and antibiotics, though recovery took longer than expected. No broader statistics on similar cases in Russia for 2023 are available.