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Dysmorphophobia: a question of definition.

C S Thomas

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Dysmorphophobia, a psychiatric syndrome, involves a patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Dysmorphophobia is an uncommon psychiatric syndrome.
    • Characterized by a subjective feeling of ugliness or perceived physical defect.

    Observation:

    • Patients perceive their appearance as noticeably flawed to others.
    • This perception persists despite objectively normal appearance.

    Findings:

    • Dysmorphophobia is proposed as a distinct psychiatric illness.
    • Symptoms often emerge in individuals with schizoid, narcissistic, or obsessional personality traits.

    Implications:

    • Distinguishing dysmorphophobia from secondary psychological phenomena is crucial.
    • Understanding its discrete nature aids in targeted therapeutic interventions.