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The little bumps that appear on our skin when we're cold, scared, excited or sexually stimulated are the body's way of regulating hair growth, scientists say. Goose pimples regulate the stem ...

Horripilation is the medical term for goose bumps or goose pimples. Feeling cold and experiencing emotions like excitement and fear are common causes. Horripilation is an involuntary reaction ...

Watch a scary movie and your skin crawls. Goose bumps have become so associated with fear that the word is synonymous with thrills and chills. But what on earth does scary have do to with chicken ...

Kiel, Germany - A beautiful piece of music, a touching love scene on screen or a gripping sporting contest are all capable of causing the goose pimples - or goose bumps or goose flesh - that ...

Q-Whenever there is a bit of an extra chill in the air, and whenever I am startled or emotional, my skin breaks out in goose bumps. I know it is not harmful, but I can`t help wondering what it means.

A study exploring the scientific and social aspects of goose bumps finds that this common form of piloerection is associated with feelings of awe. This physical reaction also cannot be faked.