Bug Identifier
Sebum Plug or Keratin Plug (Not an Insect)
Community identification

Sebum Plug or Keratin Plug (Not an Insect)

N/A (Dermatological artifact)

Order & Family
N/A
Size
Typically 1-3 mm
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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.