Sebum Plug or Keratin Plug (Not an insect)
Scientific Name: Keratin/Sebum accumulation
Order & Family: N/A (Biological debris)
Size: 1-5 mm
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.
Identified on: 3/9/2026