Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a preoccupation with the appearance of a certain part of the body.
Dr Rob Hicks
What causes it?
The cause of BDD is unclear, but it may be genetic or caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
What are the symptoms?
People with BDD are excessively worried about a part of their body which they perceive to have a defect. They continue to believe this despite reassurances about their appearance.
Any area of the body may be involved in BDD, but the face is the most common.
A person with BDD may:
- Wear excessive make-up or heavy clothing to hide their perceived defect
- Repeatedly look in the mirror and seek reassurance about their appearance
- Frequently touch or measure the perceived defect
- Repeatedly pick at their skin or pluck their hair and eyebrows
- Feel anxious when around other people
- Seek medical treatment for the perceived defect
- Diet and exercise excessively
People with BDD may not be able to hold down a job and sometimes avoid socialising. They can also find it difficult to have relationships. Read more...
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