Trypophobia is the fear of small holes and clustered patterns like honeycomb and lotus seeds. Here's everything about ...

Ever felt uncomfortable looking at clusters of holes? You're not alone. 16% of a sample of 286 participants in a 2013 study reported discomfort or repulsion when presented with an image of a lotus ...

Picture this – you're scrolling through your phone and suddenly see an image of a lotus seed pod, or maybe a close-up of honeycomb. Your skin crawls, you feel nauseous, and you quickly scroll away.

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed ...