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Acarophobia

Acarophobia is an exaggerated or irrational fear of mites, ticks, small insects and worms.

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The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for acarophobia includes the 10 symptoms listed below:

- Irrational fear of skin infestation by mites or ticks

- Feeling of panic

- Feeling of terror

- Feeling of dread

- Rapid heartbeat

- Shortness of breath

- Trembling

- Intense fear

- Anxiety

- Extreme measures taken to avoid mites or ticks

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Acarophobia is considered a rare type of medical condition. Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

Brain & Neurological Disorders: Rare Types:

- Adult ADHD
- ADHD
- Alzheimer Disease
- Migraine
- Concentration Disorders
- Stroke
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Epilepsy

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The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for acarophobia includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

- Behavior therapy
- Anti-anxiety medication
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Exposure therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Controlled breathing
- Medication

Medications used to treat anxiety may be utilized, but there are no studies that support the efficiency of medication in the treatment of phobias.

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Research doctors and specialists in general medical areas:

- Family practice
- Pediatrics ( child health specialist )
- Adolescent medicine ( teen health)
- Geriatric medicine ( senior health)
- Internal medicine
- Critical care medicine
- Public health

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Complications of Acarophobia are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Acarophobia. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Acarophobia and complications of Acarophobia is unclear or arbitrary.