Sebum Plug or Keratin Plug (Not an Insect)
Scientific Name: N/A (Dermatological artifact)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Typically 1-3 mm
Natural Habitat
Found on human skin, often expelled from pores on the face, back, or chest.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Consists of hardened sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria)
Behavior Patterns
These are inanimate formations that develop within hair follicles when oil and skin cells accumulate and harden. They are often squeezed out looking like small, yellowish, rice-grain-shaped seeds or worms.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless, though they are associated with acne and clogged pores. They are not parasitic and pose no risk of infestation.
Identified on: 3/1/2026