Open AccessA Review of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Presentation in Different Clinical Settings
Author(s) -
Amir Mufaddel,
Ossama T. Osman,
Fadwa Al Mugaddam,
Mohammad Jafferany
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
primary care companion to cns disorders/the primary care companion for cns disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2155-7772
pISSN - 2155-7780
DOI - 10.4088/pcc.12r01464
Subject(s) - body dysmorphic disorder , comorbidity , anxiety , etiology , psychiatry , medicine , depression (economics) , social anxiety , clinical psychology , psychology , economics , macroeconomics
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common psychiatric disorder characterized by preoccupations with perceived defects in physical appearance. This review aimed to explore epidemiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and treatment options for BDD in different clinical settings.