onuxophobia
Onuxophobia is the fear of fingernails and toenails.
Fear of fingernails and toenails
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing fingernails or toenails
Touching fingernails or toenails
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving fingernails or toenails
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical context available specifically for onuxophobia
related phobias
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