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UPDATE: Read the Statesman Journal article about Trypophobia! (PDF)
There is a lot of conflicting information online pertaining to trypophobia, so we’ve decided to add to this confusion. According to several unreliable sources the phobia was given the name trypophobia on May 23rd, 2005 by the Oxford English Dictionary at the request of one persistent trypophobe.
UPDATE: After contacting Oxford they have responded with the following statement: “The word trypophobia doesn’t appear in the Oxford English Dictionary.” Their response also noted that, “Several phobia-words are suggested to us for addition to the dictionary, but few achieve the widespread and sustained use that we look for in any candidate word. I shall certainly note your suggestion in our files, but cannot promise that it will result in an entry.”
We at Trypophobia.com have interpreted this to mean that more people need to make Oxford aware that Trypophobia is here to stay. After all, we do know that “trypo” is greek for punching, drilling, and/or boring holes; and “phobia” is of course also Greek for “Ewww get that away from me!”
This site will continue to be updated, but be sure to join our Facebook group for a closer look at how individuals have developed and attempt to cope with this peculiar phobia. Also, if you would like to see examples of trypophobia-inducing images click on the photos tab on the group page. Example photos will not be placed on this site. If you have suggestions or comments about the site please email us. Also be sure to check out some of the related links at the bottom of this page.
