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

Sebum Plug or Keratin Plug (Not an insect)

Keratin/Sebum accumulation

Order & Family
N/A (Biological debris)
Size
1-5 mm
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Natural Habitat

Human skin hair follicles (pores)

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Non-living organic matter)

Behavior Patterns

Accumulates within skin pores and hardens; often expelled manually or naturally, resulting in the bulbous shape with a 'tail' shown in the image.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless biological material often mistaken for parasites or larvae; indicates clogged pores but poses no parasitic risk.