91
/ 100
True
Ablutophobia is a fear of bathing, recognized as an anxiety disorder, causing panic and affecting hygiene. Therapy can help manage it.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
Ablutophobia is a recognized anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of bathing, which can lead to significant distress and avoidance of hygiene practices. Multiple sources confirm that it is a real condition with symptoms such as panic and rapid heartbeat. Treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy are effective in managing the condition. The evidence strongly supports the factual nature of these claims, with corroboration from multiple reliable sources.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
93
True
Health
Ablutophobia is a fear of bathing, cleaning, or washing the body.
Multiple sources, including Healthline and Fearof.net, confirm that ablutophobia is the fear of bathing, cleaning, or washing. This is a well-documented psychological condition.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
93
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm ablutophobia as a fear of bathing.
93
True
Health
Ablutophobia is a real anxiety disorder.
Web evidence from Drlogy and CPD Online College confirms that ablutophobia is recognized as an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of bathing.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
93
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm ablutophobia as a real anxiety disorder.
90
True
Health
People with ablutophobia may feel panic or rapid heartbeat when thinking about bathing.
Sources like DoveMed and CPD Online College describe symptoms of ablutophobia, including panic and rapid heartbeat, when thinking about bathing.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm symptoms of panic and rapid heartbeat.
90
True
Health
The fear in ablutophobia is stronger than normal dislike and can affect daily hygiene.
Web evidence from CPD Online College and DoveMed supports that ablutophobia is more intense than a normal dislike and can significantly impact daily hygiene.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the intensity of fear and impact on hygiene.
90
True
Health
Treatments like therapy can help manage ablutophobia.
Sources such as Medical News Today and Osmosis confirm that therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, is effective in managing ablutophobia.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm therapy as an effective treatment.
