Common triggers include: Images of expanded pores on human skin. Pictures or videos containing clusters of holes. The causes ...

Trypophobia ... as the holes in a sponge). Only a tiny proportion of individuals said that they felt fear. As well as disgust, people with trypophobia frequently reported feelings like skin ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For many people the sight of holes can bring on a physical reaction. Trypophobia is believed to have evolutionary origins. Produced by Kevin Reilly. Original ...

For many people the sight of holes can bring on a physical reaction. Trypophobia is believed to have evolutionary origins. Produced by Kevin Reilly. Original reporting by Jennifer Welsh.