A growing number of people are reporting a fear of holes. The reaction is so severe that even seeing photos of holes can set off a panic attack. The condition is called trypophobia. According to the ...

TRYPOPHOBIA is the term used to describe those who have an irrational fear of clusters of small holes or bumps. Believed by some scientists that it’s in our genes to dislike tightly packed shapes, ...

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Trypophobia refers to a fear of or aversion to clusters of small holes or repetitive patterns, for instance, in sponges, soap bubbles, and strawberries. It is not currently categorized as a phobia.

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The three-camera design of the new iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max is triggering people's trypophobia [Photo: AP/Tony Avelar] Apple has unveiled its latest iPhones, and while many people can’t wait to get ...

The world is full of disturbing images. For some it’s blood and gore, for others, it’s Donald Trump and Cheetos, and for others it’s…holes? Yup, trypophobia, the fear and discomfort that comes at the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The new iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max have left a certain group of people feeling a bit uneasy, and they aren't those who just bought an X ...

Does the lotus fruit image above make your skin crawl? Up to 15% of people (18% of females and 11% of males) become viscerally upset after looking at images of clustered holes or bumps, according to ...

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