What are these strange thread-like hairs on my upper body?

From time to time I come across a very very fine, pale and abnormally long strand of hair growing from my chest or back. Other friends have said they get them too. Any medical people out there have an explanation?

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my g/f says they are triffids they will take over your body and destroy the world, or they could be hairs nothing to worry about.

The medical term is Hairus Finus. It's hair.
eugh! i had one sprouting out of my neck, so i get them too. I just pull em out when I find one.
hmmmmm. i think you are a mutant.but you did not mention your supernatural power,,,maybe you need professor x to examine you and perhaps be part of the X- MEN TEAM,,,LOLZZZZ
It's called old age, try doing it gracefully!!
Not to scare you or anything, it sounds harmless, but do check this out - There was a documentary on morgellons recently and here's the link to read up about it. More likely than not what you have is pretty harmless.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgellons

Type morgellons in your browser for loads more info.

Hope that helps. Do consult your GP, though, to be safe.
dont worry there not abnormal my bf gets the odd hair on his neck or chest but i just pull them out whislt he aint lookin lol = )
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