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  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Sexual Health

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  • Venereophobia, the irrational fear of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is historically recognized but often underdiagnosed.
  • The condition commonly affects men and is influenced by sociocultural factors, particularly women's reluctance to seek care in Indian contexts.
  • Patients experience persistent anxiety and physical/psychological symptoms, seeking repeated consultations despite negative STI results due to fear, misinformation, and stigma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underdiagnosis of venereophobia in the modern era.
  • To discuss the prevalence, presentation, and contributing factors of venereophobia.
  • To recommend integrated approaches for improved diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on venereophobia, its clinical presentation, and diagnostic challenges.
  • Analysis of sociocultural factors influencing help-seeking behavior.
  • Exploration of multidisciplinary management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Venereophobia presents with intense, irrational fear of STIs, leading to repeated consultations.
  • Accurate global prevalence data are lacking; the condition is common in men.
  • Diagnosis requires combined expertise from dermatology and psychiatry; management involves reassurance, psychoeducation, lab work-ups, and potentially CBT or antipsychotics.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated psychodermatology liaison clinics are recommended for better diagnosis, management, and follow-up of venereophobia patients.
  • Addressing fear, misinformation, and social stigma is essential for effective treatment.
  • Multidisciplinary care involving dermatologists and psychiatrists is vital for comprehensive patient management.