Body dysmorphic disorder: Future prospects of medical care

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E SiegfriedH Rahioui

Abstract

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by excessive preoccupation with a slight or imagined defect in one's physical appearance, believing they look ugly, abnormal or deformed. While the most common preoccupations focus on the skin, hair and nose, any part of the body may be involved. Preoccupations are intrusive, time-consuming and hard to control. Repetitive behaviors are performed in response to the preoccupations. BDD is associated with marked impairment in socio-professional functioning, poor quality of life and high suicide rates. BDD appears to be relatively common with a prevalence rate between 1 and 2% in general population with a chronic course evolution without treatment, it is also associated with a high rate of depression and suicide. The current prevalence in adult psychiatric population is estimated over 10%; prevalence is also elevated in dermatology and cosmetic surgery patients. Adequate treatments may improve symptoms and quality of life. International guidelines recommend cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as first line of treatment. Several studies have shown evidence of CBT benefit. High dose selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) for at least 12weeks are recommended in more severe cases. SRI...Continue Reading

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