Thursday, January 19, 2012

Dermatosiophobia: The Fear of Skin Disease


Dermatosiophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of skin disease.  This phobia is closely related to Dermataphobia, the fear of skin lesions.
A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.
Do you suffer from Dermatosiophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

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