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Is There A Term For This "phobia"?

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(@lynn8808)

Posted : 01/28/2014 7:48 pm

Hey all!

I had this thought the other day. I have come to realize that I have this immense fear of getting a new pimple. My gut sinks, anxiety peaks, sweat, when I merely notice a tender area on my face that I think will be yet another pimple. I have a pretty awful case of persistent acne. One finally goes away, another one immediately follows. However, I experience this fear of getting another one. I fear getting another pimple so much, that sometimes I will vomit at the mere thought of it. (TMI, I know)

I know many of you can relate to this fear, but I was curious to know if this is a legitimate phobia. If it isn't yet, it definitely should be.

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(@bonsai77)

Posted : 01/29/2014 11:13 am

Hmmm..acne phobia is the fear of having acne...not sure what fear of getting a new pimple is

I know how you feel, my heart sinks when i see a new pimpe coming, I hate them, they are raised and red and disfiguring. Even if you cover the redness you are stilll left with a horrid white bump that looks terrible in daylight.

Inside the lighting can sometimes hide it, like the bathroom is nice lighting and hides them.

Hate them

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