Why are many people afraid of even taking a bath, know what is this disease in medical terms? | News India – ..

Bathing is a matter of fear for many people. Yes, many people do not bathe for many days or weeks due to fear.

In such a situation, do you know that this is not a common problem but a kind of phobia. It would not be wrong to call it a common psychological problem.

This problem is called ablutophobia. A person suffering from this phobia may be afraid of water, soap or even the process of bathing.

Now the question arises that why does this phobia occur? So let us tell you that bathing in childhood can be a scary or painful experience, due to which the person is afraid of bathing even when he is an adult.

In addition, psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety or OCD can also cause fear of bathing. Also, some people have very sensitive skin, due to which they feel irritation or itching while bathing.