Bug Identifier
Not a bug (Sebum plug/Dead skin)
Community identification

Not a bug (Sebum plug/Dead skin)

Keratin/Sebum impaction

Order & Family
N/A (Biological material, but not an organism)
Size
1-3 mm
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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.