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Heliophobia refers to intense, sometimes irrational fear of the sun. Some people with this condition are also afraid of bright, indoor light. The word heliophobia has its root in the Greek word helios, which means sun. For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer.
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Read More »Share on Pinterest 1022982508 Heliophobia refers to intense, sometimes irrational fear of the sun. Some people with this condition are also afraid of bright, indoor light. The word heliophobia has its root in the Greek word helios, which means sun. For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer. Others may have a deep, overwhelming fear of wrinkling and photoaging. There are two types of phobias, simple and complex. Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias. Heliophobia is a specific phobia. Like all phobias, heliophobia is an anxiety disorder. All phobias are earmarked by debilitating and extreme fear or anxiety, which sometimes leads to panic attacks. Someone with a phobia may go to great lengths to avoid encountering the cause of their dread. Even anticipation of the object can also bring on a panic attack. Phobias can interfere with your ability to fully participate in activities, reducing quality of life. For someone with heliophobia, this may mean never venturing outside during the day. Others may need to wear lots of clothing, slather exposed skin with sunscreen, and shield their eyes with dark glasses before venturing outside. What are the symptoms of heliophobia? The object provoking fear and anxiety differs from phobia to phobia. However, the symptoms are the same across all phobias. Symptoms of heliophobia include: immediate, intense upset when confronted with the need to go outside during sunlight
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Read More »People with autoimmune conditions, such as lupus and scleroderma, may have photosensitivity (heightened sensitivity to the sun). Hereditary photodermatoses. Some forms of photosensitivity have a heritable link, and are caused by a single gene defect. These diseases are rare. They include: Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), an autosomal recessive genetic condition that causes extreme sensitivity to the DNA-damaging effects of sunlight. People with XP must protect their skin from sunlight at all times. Many people with this condition only go outside after dark. Others wear protective clothing and sunscreen. XP can damage unprotected skin, eyelids, and the tip of the tongue, making it difficult to control. Porphyrias, a rare, inherited blood disorder. Some forms of photosensitivity have a heritable link, and are caused by a single gene defect. These diseases are rare. They include: What causes heliophobia? Like all phobias, heliophobia can develop in childhood or in adulthood. It is not completely understood why people acquire specific phobias, including heliophobia. In some instances, a traumatic event may make heliophobia more likely to occur. For example, a person who had a very severe sunburn in childhood may become frightened of it happening again, even with limited sun exposure. Heliophobia may also be a learned response. If a parent or other adult has heliophobia, they may pass on this fear to the children in their care. As with any anxiety disorder, phobias may have a genetic or heritable link. This may cause or worsen heliophobia. Exposure to media may also cause or exacerbate heliophobia. Constantly reading or listening to news stories about the aging effects of sunlight may cause fear of the sun in some people. How is heliophobia diagnosed? Your doctor or therapist can make a diagnosis of heliophobia by talking to you and asking questions about your physical and mental symptoms. They will also assess your overall anxiety level. Your medical, social, and psychiatric history will be taken into account. Your doctor may also want to know if phobias or anxiety disorders run in your family.
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