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Case study: body dysmorphic disorder in adolescents

K A Phillips1, K D Atala, R S Albertini

  • 1Butler Hospital, Providence, RI 02906, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|September 1, 1995
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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an underrecognized condition causing significant distress in adolescents. Treatment with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor showed positive responses in four adolescent cases.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a poorly understood condition characterized by obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance.
  • BDD often emerges during adolescence but is frequently overlooked in both clinical practice and scientific literature.
  • The disorder leads to substantial emotional distress and functional impairment in affected individuals.

Observation:

  • This report details four adolescent cases diagnosed with BDD.
  • All four adolescents presented with significant distress and functional impairment related to their appearance concerns.
  • The cases highlight the underrecognition of BDD in adolescent populations.

Findings:

  • All four adolescents with BDD demonstrated a positive response to treatment with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI).

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  • SRIs appear to be a promising therapeutic option for managing BDD in adolescents.
  • The study underscores the efficacy of pharmacological intervention in this demographic.

    • Implications:

    • Increased clinical awareness and recognition of BDD in adolescents are crucial.
    • Early diagnosis and intervention, potentially including SRIs, can mitigate the long-term impact of BDD.
    • Further research into BDD treatment in adolescents is warranted to refine therapeutic strategies.