Ecdysiophilia refers to the sexual arousal or fetishistic attraction towards the shedding or removal of skin. This rare paraphilia has few synonyms, but some related terms exist, such as dermoromania (obsessive behavior stemming from skin conditions), dermatillomania (compulsive skin-picking), and sclerodermaphilia (attraction to hardening or toughening of the skin). However, it should be noted that these terms are not interchangeable and have distinct meanings. It is unclear how common ecdysiophilia is, and there is limited research on the topic. As with all paraphilias, it is essential to recognize that any sexual behavior that involves non-consenting individuals or causes harm is not acceptable.