Trypophobia is not recognized as a mental disorder and thus is not associated with a specific diagnosis in the American Psychiatric Association 's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

Aug 11, 2021 · Trypophobia (trip-uh-FOE-bee-uh) is an aversion or repulsion to objects like honeycombs and sponges that have repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes. People with …

Feb 4, 2025 · What is trypophobia? Trypophobia is a fear of holes, typically characterized by an aversion towards clusters of small holes. It is a specific phobia, a condition characterized by a …

Apr 25, 2023 · Trypophobia refers to a fear of holes. Learn more about this phobia, including common triggers and how it's treated.

Nov 20, 2025 · Trypophobia is a fear of clusters of small holes, bumps, or patterns that can cause strong feelings of disgust or fear. Avoiding trigger objects like honeycombs or strawberries can help …

Nov 20, 2025 · Trypophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and intense fear of or discomfort with clusters of holes, bumps, or repetitive patterns.

Sep 6, 2025 · Trypophobia is defined as an irrational fear of objects with clustered holes and may apply to things with bumps or patterned skin. It affects around 10% to 18% of adults.

‘Trypophobia’ has been the subject of much discussion within the peer-reviewed literature, news outlets, health-related websites and social media. However, there is some scepticism surrounding …

Feb 12, 2026 · Trypophobia is a strong negative reaction to clusters of small holes, bumps, or repeated patterns. It is also known as the ‘fear of holes,’ an irrational, disruptive aversion to clusters of small …

Apr 3, 2023 · It’s easy to be sceptical about trypophobia, a phobia that came to prominence through chatrooms in the early noughties. Even its name (Greek for ‘boring holes’ plus ‘fear’) emerged from …