Non-Insect Object (Likely Sebum Plug or Skin Debris)
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological Debris)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Typically 1-3 mm
Natural Habitat
Human skin, particularly pores on the face, back, or chest; often found on tissues after extraction.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Not a living organism)
Behavior Patterns
Accumulates over time in hair follicles; stationary.
Risks & Benefits
No risk usually, but picking at skin can lead to infection or scarring. Removal provides a sense of clearer skin for some.
Identified on: 2/17/2026