erytophobia
Erytophobia, also known as Erythrophobia or Ereuthophobia, is the fear of blushing or the color red, particularly in the context of being embarrassed or feeling self-conscious.
Fear of redlights, Blushing or Red Erythrophobia or Erytophobia or Ereuthophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Embarrassing situations
Social interactions
Being the center of attention
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to blushing triggers
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic experiences
- • High sensitivity to embarrassment
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of blushing has been recognized for centuries, with documented cases dating back to ancient times.
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