Not a bug (Sebum plug/Dead skin)
Scientific Name: Keratin/Sebum impaction
Order & Family: N/A (Biological material, but not an organism)
Size: 1-3 mm
Natural Habitat
Human skin (pores/hair follicles)
Diet & Feeding
N/A
Behavior Patterns
Forms when sebum (oil), dead skin cells, and sometimes bacteria accumulate within a hair follicle or pore, eventually hardening into a small plug.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless, though often mistaken for parasites or skin mites. Can be associated with acne or clogged pores.
Identified on: 2/19/2026