Do sponges make you feel afraid, anxious or disgusted? How about honeycombs? Or strawberries? If so, you might have trypophobia − the fear of clusters of small holes. Though rare as far as phobias go, ...

A new study reveals that online discussions may lead to trypophobia, the fear of tiny holes. Essex and Suffolk researchers surveyed 283 individuals 19 to 22 years. A quarter of trypophobics were ...

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed ...

Michelle Chouraqui’s mom was only trying to make the house smell nice; what she did was make her daughter vomit. The air freshener, which contained scented wax, was almost empty, leaving “circular ...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Look out! According to a new report, the biggest fear in Maryland is, apparently, holes. Trypophobia, the fear of clustered patterns of irregular holes, is the most Googled phobia ...

Maggots are another gross nuisance to households. Although small, these scary critters instill fear into many people when they’re found in trash and on food items. Rest assured, these insects are not ...