Do I Have Trichophobia?

Do you experience increased heart rate if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience hot or cold flashes if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience a dilation of pupils if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you start shaking if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience increased blood pressure if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you start sweating if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience dizziness or lightheadedness if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you have difficulty breathing if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience nausea if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience anxiety or panic attacks if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you feel as if you’re losing control if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you experience a feeling detached from yourself if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you have an overwhelming need to escape situations that trigger fear, like seeing or touching loose hairs?

Do you feel powerless if you see or touch loose hairs?

Do you feel as if you may pass out or die if you see or touch loose hairs?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you have trichophobia. Phobias are intense fears of specific objects or situations. ‘Trichos’ means ‘hair’ in Greek and ‘phobia’ means ‘fear’. A person who suffers from trichophobia experiences an intense fear of hair, especially seeing or touching loose hairs (e.g., on the body, clothing). Symptoms may interfere with their daily lives. Symptoms of phobias are very individual, meaning they vary from person to person. In your case, there may be no need to worry, but if you want to know more about this health condition or other phobias, you can always contact your doctor.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of trichophobia. A person who suffers from trichophobia experiences an intense fear of hair, especially seeing or touching loose hairs (e.g., on the body, clothing). It’s hard to know the cause of the problem, the fear may occur suddenly or develop gradually. Some researchers believe it may be caused by stress or anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. If your fear interferes with your daily activities, you should talk to your doctor. If your fear is mild, you may benefit from lifestyle changes such as practicing yoga or other relaxation techniques. For more severe symptoms you may need treatment.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have trichophobia. A person who suffers from trichophobia experiences an intense fear of hair, especially seeing or touching loose hairs (e.g., on the body, clothing). At first, it may be annoying, but eventually the phobia can disrupt your daily activities. If your fear is mild, you may only need some lifestyle changes including yoga and relaxation techniques. In case your phobia is more severe, you may need cognitive-behavioral therapy or certain medications. If left untreated, phobias may lead to more severe problems including isolation, mood disorders and substance use disorder. Talk to your doctor for help.