bromidrophobia

Bromidrophobia is the irrational and intense fear of body odor or smelling bad.

Fear of body smells Bromidrosiphobia or Bromidrophobia

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Enclosed spaces Sweating Social situations

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition
  • • Anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Notable in individuals who have experienced traumatic events related to body odor or have a heightened sensitivity to smells.

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