Chaetophobia
PhobiasMEDIUM
Fear of hair (loose hairs, hair loss, or hair-related sensations).
Chaetophobia
PhobiasMEDIUM
Fear of hair (loose hairs, hair loss, or hair-related sensations).
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Examples
"Chaetophobia caused her to panic at the sight of hair on clothes or floors."
"Seeing clumps of hair in the sink triggered his chaetophobia and vomiting sensations."
Mnemonic Trick
Chaeto- = hair (like 'chaeta' bristle) — imagine hair everywhere to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Disgust or panic at loose hair, avoidance of salons or bathrooms, excessive cleaning, nausea."
Etymology
From Greek khaite/khaite- = hair + phobos = fear.
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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