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Tanning in body dysmorphic disorder.

Katharine A Phillips1, Michelle Conroy, Raymond G Dufresne

  • 1Butler Hospital, Providence, RI 02906, USA. Katharine_Phillips@brown.edu

The Psychiatric Quarterly
|June 17, 2006
PubMed
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Tanning is a common behavior in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), affecting 25% of those studied. This behavior, driven by appearance concerns, is linked to significant functional impairment and poor quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance.
  • Tanning behaviors within the context of BDD have not been previously investigated.
  • Understanding BDD-related tanning is crucial due to the known health risks associated with UV exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of tanning behaviors among individuals diagnosed with BDD.
  • To explore the clinical characteristics and motivations associated with BDD-related tanning.
  • To assess the impact of tanning on the functional impairment and quality of life in BDD patients.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 200 subjects diagnosed with BDD.

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  • Evaluation using specific measures to identify tanning motivated by BDD concerns.
  • Assessment of clinical characteristics, including body area of concern, functional impairment, and co-occurring behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • 25% of BDD subjects reported engaging in tanning behaviors.
    • The skin was the most frequent body area of concern (84%) among tanners.
    • BDD-related tanners exhibited high rates of functional impairment (100%), suicide attempts (26%), poor quality of life, and a higher likelihood of compulsive skin picking.

    Conclusions:

    • Tanning is a relatively frequent behavior associated with body dysmorphic disorder.
    • BDD-related tanning is linked to severe clinical outcomes, including functional impairment and suicidal ideation.
    • Dermatological treatments were often ineffective for BDD symptoms driving tanning behaviors.