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Body dysmorphic disorder: more than meets the eye.
Isabelle Thomas1, Wanda M Patterson, Jacek C Szepietowski
1Department of Dermatology New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.
Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
|March 25, 2005
Summary
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common mental health condition causing distress over perceived flaws, mainly in young people. Effective treatments include medication and therapy, offering hope for managing this disabling condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent yet often overlooked mental health condition.
- It primarily affects adolescents and young adults, impacting both sexes.
- BDD is characterized by obsessive preoccupation with perceived physical defects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and impact of Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges and potential severity of BDD.
- To outline effective treatment options for BDD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
- Clinical case study analysis (implied).
- Summary of current treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- BDD significantly interferes with daily functioning and quality of life.
- Patients often seek extensive medical evaluations for imagined defects.
- Untreated BDD can lead to severe depression and suicidal ideation, posing life-threatening risks.
Conclusions:
- Body dysmorphic disorder requires greater recognition and clinical attention.
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) show therapeutic potential.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a beneficial treatment approach for BDD.