medical term for condition/ symptom where hair chronically stands on
end/ upright, 90° from scalp.

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Request for Question Clarification by leapinglizard-ga on 17 Sep 2004 03:37 PDT

Is it possible that you're seeking the term "piloerection"?

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19408

If it were the result of a disease, one would call it "pathological
piloerection". If it were a persistent condition, "chronic
piloerection" would fit the bill.

leapinglizard

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Clarification of Question by suddenknowing-ga on 18 Sep 2004 16:03 PDT

thank you. piloerection is, indeed, the term that i was seeking. you
may consider this question answered. much appreciation, -suddenknowing

Dear suddenknowing,

I'm glad I was able to help you with this matter.

Regards,

leapinglizard

suddenknowing,

Thank you for the kind tip.

leapinglizard