Sites fitting this disorder, formerly referred to as dysmorphophobia, tends to occur in young adults equally in either gender. The patient becomes pre-occupied with a non-existent or minimal cosmetic defect (nose, cleft chin, blemish, breast size) and persistently seeks medical attention to fix it surgically.
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- BioPsychiatry.com - Body Dysmorphic Disorder Offers an abstract examining clinical aspects and treatment strategies.
- When the Mirror Lies: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Personal perspective on BDD and its relationship to eating disorders. Includes description of symptoms and treatment information.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder Description of common symptoms, and the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the condition.
- King's College Centre for Anxiety Disorders BDD Program Information on the centre's treatment programs for this condition. Located in London, England.
- FAQ-Body Dysmorphic Disorder Answers to common questions about the nature and treatment of this condition. Written by British psychiatrist Dr. David Veale.
- Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Article on behavioral therapy for this condition. Written by Dr. Fred Penzel of Western Suffolk Psychological Services in Long Island, New York.
- In Pursuit of Perfection: A Primary Care Physician's Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder Article discussing symptoms and treatments. Includes case examples and a list of questions to ask in diagnosing BDD. From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder Information Diagnostic and treatment information from Dr. Carol Watkins of Northern County Psychiatric Associates in Baltimore, Maryland.