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erythrophobia

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erythrophobia [ə¦rith·rə′fō·bē·ə]
(psychology)
An abnormal fear of red colors; may be associated with a fear of blood.
Fear of blushing. Also known as ereuthophobia.


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Facial blushing, or erythrophobia, is a sudden reddening of the face that occurs spontaneously or in response to stressful stimuli, which can extend to the neck, forehead, ears and the upper chest.
Erythrophobia - is when a person is terrified of blushing or an aversion to the colour red.
Even though Erythrophobia isn''t one of the most widely recognized phobias in our society, it is fairly common among people who exhibit problem blushing tendencies.
 
 
 
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