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[Dysmorphophobia as casus pro diagnosi].

P Hünecke, K Bosse

    Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
    |December 15, 1985
    PubMed
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    Psychodiagnostic studies reveal that minimal physical anomalies in patients can trigger significant anxiety and insecurity, alongside obsessive-compulsive tendencies. These factors contribute to dysmorphophobia, necessitating careful medical evaluation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Dermatology

    Context:

    • Psychodiagnostic evaluation of patients with perceived body disfigurement.
    • Focus on individuals with minimal objective somatic findings but significant subjective distress.

    Purpose:

    • To identify key psychological factors contributing to dysmorphophobia.
    • To understand the interplay between anxiety, insecurity, and obsessive-compulsive traits in patients with body dysmorphic disorder.

    Summary:

    • Analysis of two female patients revealed "feelings of anxiety and insecurity" and "obsessive-compulsiveness" as primary factors in their self-perception of disfigurement.
    • Patients exhibited compulsive and paranoid ideation related to their perceived flaws.

    Impact:

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    • Highlights the need for a nuanced clinical approach to dysmorphophobia.
    • Emphasizes the psychological underpinnings of body image disturbances, even with minimal physical findings.
    • Informs diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients experiencing body dysmorphic disorder.