Sebaceous Filament / Skin Plug (Not an insect)
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological debris)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: 1 mm - 3 mm
Natural Habitat
Human skin, typically found in pores on the face, nose, or back.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (This is a collection of sebum and dead skin cells, not a living organism)
Behavior Patterns
Stationary. These naturally form within hair follicles as oil (sebum) and dead skin cells accumulate.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless biological function. They help channel oil to the skin's surface for moisturizing, though they are often mistaken for blackheads or parasites by laypeople.
Identified on: 2/26/2026