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Body dysmorphic disorder: recognition and treatment.

Rebecca Cogwell Anderson1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Plastic Surgical Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
|December 12, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) involves excessive preoccupation with imagined appearance defects causing significant distress. This diagnosis is distinct from eating disorders when body dissatisfaction is the primary concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition.
  • It is classified as a somatoform disorder in the DSM-IV-TR.
  • BDD involves a preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and differentiate Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
  • To clarify diagnostic criteria for BDD.
  • To distinguish BDD from eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnostic criteria review based on DSM-IV-TR.
  • Analysis of symptom presentation in BDD.
  • Differential diagnosis considerations.

Main Results:

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  • BDD is characterized by excessive concern over minor or imagined physical flaws.
  • This preoccupation leads to significant distress and functional impairment.
  • BDD diagnosis is appropriate when symptoms are not better explained by eating disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of BDD requires careful consideration of appearance-related concerns.
  • Distinguishing BDD from eating disorders is crucial for appropriate treatment.
  • Understanding BDD's classification aids in mental health care.