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[Body dysmorphic disorder].

Mustafa Bashir M Jawad1, Magnus Sjögren

  • 1mustafa_888_2@hotmail.com.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 12, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects 1.7-2.4% of people, often women. High rates of suicidal ideation and attempts underscore the importance of recognizing BDD symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) involves preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws.
  • Prevalence is 1.7-2.4%, with higher incidence in women.
  • Significant comorbidities include OCD, depression, and anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Highlight the importance of recognizing BDD.
  • Emphasize the high risk of suicide associated with BDD.
  • Discuss the presentation of BDD in cosmetic and dermatologic settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on BDD prevalence and risk factors.
  • Analysis of suicide rates in BDD patients.
  • Examination of common comorbidities and treatment-seeking behaviors.

Main Results:

  • BDD affects 1.7-2.4% of the general population.
  • Suicidal ideation occurs in up to 80% of patients; suicide attempts in 25%.
  • Patients frequently present for cosmetic or dermatologic treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing BDD is crucial due to its prevalence and severe suicide risk.
  • Comorbidities are common and influence presentation.
  • Interdisciplinary awareness is needed for effective patient identification and management.

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