Goosebumps are a physiological reaction of the body, which is a "legacy" of ancestors from millions of years ago. Goosebumps appear most often under the influence of various emotions. The skin resembling the skin of a plucked goose may also appear when exposed to cold. Find out what a goose bump is and when else can it occur.
Goosebumps , expertly a pilomotor response, is the result of a contraction of the muscles at the base of the hair follicle, leading to straightening of the hair.
Goose bumps appear as a raised skin in the area of the follicles (the hollow in the skin from which the hair grows). The skin becomes rough, resembling the skin of a plucked goose.Goosebumpsmay appearon the armsand thighs, although it is most commonly found all over the body.
Goosebumps are a "legacy" of ancestors from millions of years ago, who were much hairier than modern humans. As a result of the contraction of the muscles at the base of the hair follicles, air was drawn between the straightened hair. Then a layer protecting against the cold was created (heated air was trapped between the hair). However, man discovered fire, thanks to which he could warm the body, therefore he no longer needed the lush hair and began to lose it. Currently, the hairs on the body, although they still have the ability to straighten, are too thin and too short to help keep you warm in cold weather. To this day, goosebumps perform this function in animals.
Goosebumps on the body - causes
You may get goose bumps on your body when you are cold, such as when entering a river or taking a shower.
Goosebumps can also arise under the influence of emotions, both positive and negative, e.g. fear or paralyzing anxiety. The accompanying symptoms may then be chills and sweating.
Goosebumps are colloquial terms for follicular keratosis
Goose bumps are a colloquial term for perifollicular keratosis. It is a skin disease, the essence of which is excessive keratinization of the hair follicles, which makes the skin resemble goose bumps.