Trypophobia: The Fear of Clustered Holes

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As much as 16 percent of the population suffers from Trypophobia, which makes them uneasy at the sight of holes clustered together, as in a honeycomb. Two experts and a sufferer discuss this phobia, which can be remarkably debilitating.

Guests:

Dr. Geoff Cole, Center for Brain Science, University of Essex Kerry Taylor, trypophobia sufferer and administrator of support group Dr. Keith Wagner, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Links for more information:

University of Essex: Dr. Geoff Cole SkinHoax.com Q&A: Keith Wagner, MD, on Online Skin Disease Hoaxes