Skin cast (Likely human skin flake, scab, or dried sebum)
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological debris, not an organism)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, typically 1mm - 3mm
Natural Habitat
Found on human skin, scalp, or clothing; common in household dust.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Non-living)
Behavior Patterns
This is non-living organic matter. It is stationary unless moved by external forces (wind, physical contact). It is often mistaken for a parasite or mite due to its translucent, irregular shape.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless debris. However, its presence might indicate dry skin, healing wounds (if a scab), or excess sebum production (if a sebum plug). It poses no infectious risk.
Identified on: 2/27/2026