Rhytiphobia
Fear of getting wrinkles (anxiety about ageing signs on the skin).
Rhytiphobia
Fear of getting wrinkles (anxiety about ageing signs on the skin).
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Examples
"Rhytiphobia drove her to excessive anti-ageing procedures."
"He avoided mirrors due to rhytiphobia and distress about lines."
Mnemonic Trick
Rhytid- = wrinkles — picture lines deepening to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Compulsive anti-ageing behaviours, cosmetic procedures, mirror avoidance, body-image anxiety."
Etymology
From Greek rhytis/rhytidos = wrinkle + phobos = fear.
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