Body Dysmorphic Disorder

On October 3, 2011, in Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Glossary, Somatoform Disorders, by admin

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) (previously known as dysmorphophobia is sometimes referred to as body dysmorphia or dysmorphic syndrome) is a (psychological) somatoform disorder in which the affected person is excessively concerned about and preoccupied by a perceived defect in his or her physical features (body image). The sufferer may complain of several specific features or a single feature, or a vague feature or [...]