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Body dysmorphic disorder in patients with acne
Ozcan Uzun1, Cengiz Başoğlu, Ahmet Akar
1Department of Psychiatry and Dermatology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Comprehensive Psychiatry
|September 25, 2003
Summary
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is common in Turkish acne patients seeking dermatological treatment. Dermatologists should screen acne patients for BDD symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
Background:
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) prevalence is higher in specific populations than the general population.
- Acne is a common dermatological condition, and its psychological impact warrants investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of BDD in Turkish patients with mild acne presenting for dermatological treatment.
- To investigate the characteristics of BDD in this patient group.
Main Methods:
- A study included 159 outpatients diagnosed with acne consulting a dermatology clinic.
- BDD diagnosis utilized DSM-IV criteria and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I).
- A questionnaire collected demographic and clinical data.
Main Results:
- 14.8% (14 out of 159) of acne patients were diagnosed with BDD.
- Three patients (21.4%) with acne and BDD had co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses.
- All BDD patients were treatment-naive.
Conclusions:
- BDD is a common comorbidity in acne patients.
- Dermatologists should routinely screen acne patients for BDD symptoms.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing BDD in dermatological settings.