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Masklophobia (sometimes referred to as maskaphobia) is a specific phobia used to classify a general and in some cases an irrational fear of masks, people in costumed clothing and mascots which is common among toddlers and young children. The common cause for masklophobia is not known. Coulrophobia can sometimes be associated with masklophobia.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life for more than a year and a half, and for many young children, that's a significant portion of their lives.
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This neural circuit exists at birth, as has been evidenced by newborn babies who show a predisposition to track face-like patterns. Normal babies are also able to recognize familiar faces. This is evidenced by the fact that babies react differently (ex. smile or cry) when approached by people depending on whether or not they are familiar.
This may suggest that hairline and outer perimeter of the face play an integral part in the newborn's face recognition. [15] According to Maurer and Salapateck, a one-month-old baby scans the outer contour of the face, with strong focus on the eyes, while a two-month-old scans more broadly and focuses on the features of the face, including the ...
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Surgical mask; Cloth face mask; Dust mask; Diving mask, for use underwater; Facemask (orthodontics), used for correcting teeth misalignments; Facial mask, used for cosmetic skin treatment; Face mask (gridiron football), in sports; A mask for the face, typically used in rituals, performance art and as a disguise mostly during the Halloween holiday.