Dry Skin Flake / Scab / Sebum Plug (Not an insect)

Scientific Name: Stratum corneum fragment (Human tissue)

Order & Family: N/A (Biological material, not an organism)

Size: 1 mm to 5 mm (variable)

Dry Skin Flake / Scab / Sebum Plug (Not an insect)

Natural Habitat

Human skin, scalp, or clothing

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This is inanimate biological debris. It does not move or behave. It often falls from the scalp (dandruff) or healing wounds.

Risks & Benefits

Risk: None, though it may indicate dry skin, dandruff, or minor dermatology issues. Benefit: Part of the body's natural healing or shedding process.

Identified on: 3/7/2026