What causes a fear of ugliness?

What causes a fear of ugliness?

Mental health professionals aren’t sure what causes specific phobias, such as cacophobia. But most believe it is caused by a combination of:

• Environment: Some people are raised in a way that emphasizes the way things and people look. This can develop into certain behaviors and fears.
• Genetics: Some people have a family history of anxiety and specific fears.
• Traumatic experiences: Life experiences may lead to cacophobia. One example is a parent who tells a child repeatedly that the child is ugly. Another example is a childhood bully making fun of the way someone looks.